noun
Meaning 1
An estimation of a future condition.
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noun
An estimation of a future condition.
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noun
An estimation of a future condition.
A prediction of the weather.
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noun
exacta
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Topics: gambling, games
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verb
To estimate how something will be in the future.
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verb
To foreshadow; to suggest something in advance.
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verb
To contrive or plan beforehand.
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Usage: obsolete
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noun
a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: prognosis
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Broader terms: prediction, foretelling, forecasting, prognostication
Narrower terms: financial forecast, weather forecast, weather outlook
verb
judge to be probable
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Synonyms: calculate, estimate, reckon, count on, figure
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Broader terms: evaluate, pass judgment, judge
Narrower terms: allow, take into account
verb
indicate by signs
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: bode, portend, auspicate, prognosticate, omen, presage, betoken, foreshadow, augur, foretell, prefigure, predict
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Broader terms: bespeak, betoken, indicate, point, signal
Narrower terms: threaten, foreshow
verb
predict in advance
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Synonyms: calculate
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Broader terms: predict, foretell, prognosticate, call, forebode, anticipate, promise
History
From Middle English forecasten, forcasten, equivalent to fore- + cast. The noun is from Middle English forecast, forcast.
Across languages
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