🌦️forecast

noun/verb
/ˈfɔːrkæst/

Meaning

To predict future events, especially weather or economic trends.
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions

Example Sentences

The weather office forecast heavy rain for tomorrow.

The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.

Example Expressions

long-term forecast

Synonyms

predict, project, estimate, prognosis, outlook, prediction, projection
Entry 1
predict, project, estimate, prognosis, outlook
Entry 2
prediction, projection, outlook, prognosis

Antonyms

ignore, miscalculate, hindsight, retrospection, past event, history
Entry 1
ignore, miscalculate
Entry 2
hindsight, retrospection, past event, history

Collocations

economic forecast, weather forecast, forecast demand, forecast growth, forecast accuracy
Entry 1
economic forecast, weather forecast, forecast demand, forecast growth
Entry 2
weather forecast, economic forecast, forecast accuracy

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