Definition of forecast

noun (n)

• a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop (noun.communication)

  Synonym: prognosis
  

  source: wordnet30
• Previous contrivance or determination; predetermination. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• predict in advance (verb.communication)

  Synonym: calculate
  

  source: wordnet30
• judge to be probable (verb.cognition)

  Synonym: calculate, count on, estimate, figure, reckon
  

  source: wordnet30
• indicate by signs (verb.communication)

  Synonym: augur, auspicate, betoken, bode, foreshadow, foretell, omen, portend, predict, prefigure, presage, prognosticate
  

  source: wordnet30
• To plan beforehand; to scheme; to project. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• To contrive or plan beforehand. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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