Definitions

forecast

[fawr-kast, -kahst, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌkæst, -ˌkɑst, ˈfoʊr- /

NOUN

prediction, often of weather or business

Synonyms

STRONGEST

budget calculation estimate outlook prognosis projection

STRONG

anticipation augury cast conjecture divination foreknowledge foreseeing foresight foretelling forethought foretoken guess planning precognition prescience prevision prognostication prophecy

Antonyms

STRONG

hindsight ignorance thoughtlessness

VERB

predict, guess

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate augur calculate conclude determine estimate foresee foretell gauge portend

STRONG

adumbrate conjecture demonstrate divine figure gather infer plan predetermine presage prognosticate prophesy reason surmise telegraph

WEAK

call the turn dope out figure out in the cards see it coming soothsay

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin doubt start

STRONG

misunderstand

Example Sentences

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The latest forecasts suggest households on variable tariffs will see their bill cut by about 7%.

From BBC

Cava Group issued an upbeat sales forecast for this year, as cautious customers shook off the effects of snowstorms and last year’s government shutdown to return to the Mediterranean fast-casual chain for bowls and salads.

From MarketWatch

The German dialysis specialist forecast broadly flat revenue in 2026, and adjusted operating profit ranging from a mid-single-percentage digit rise to a fall of the same proportion.

From The Wall Street Journal

The research is not designed to forecast earthquakes.

From Science Daily

Since then, official figures have pointed to a faster-than-expected rise in the unemployment rate, while the BOE has lowered its economic growth forecast for the year.

From The Wall Street Journal

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