Forecast

Meaning

a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions

To predict future events, especially weather or economic trends.

Example Sentences

The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.

The weather office forecast heavy rain for tomorrow.

Example Expressions

long-term forecast

Synonyms

prediction, projection, outlook, prognosis, predict, project, estimate

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prediction, projection, outlook, prognosis

Entry 2

predict, project, estimate, prognosis, outlook

Antonyms

hindsight, retrospection, past event, history, ignore, miscalculate

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hindsight, retrospection, past event, history

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ignore, miscalculate

Collocations

weather forecast, economic forecast, forecast accuracy, forecast demand, forecast growth

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weather forecast, economic forecast, forecast accuracy

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economic forecast, weather forecast, forecast demand, forecast growth