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 issue is expected to continue on Monday as a low of -39C is forecast by Finland's meteorological agency.

From BBC

Japanese retail giant Fast Retailing lifted its 2025-26 annual net profit forecast on Thursday, buoyed by a strong performance in mainland China.

From Barron's

The government is forecasting meagre growth of 0.2 percent for 2025, before the economy is expected to pick up speed this year.

From Barron's

Quarterly revenue is forecast to have risen 23% to 93 trillion won.

From Barron's

The bank said in December that while inflation in recent months had been lower than forecast, in the medium term, inflation pressures were virtually unchanged compared to its prior meeting in September.

From The Wall Street Journal

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