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 Indian economy is now projected to grow 7.6 percent for the full fiscal year, up from a forecast of 7.4 percent published last month, a press release from the statistics ministry said.

From Barron's

The company’s forecast for its full-year results in the U.S. also came up short.

From Barron's

It was the biggest increase in four months and topped the 0.3% Wall Street forecast.

From MarketWatch

Analysts can therefore use Friday’s numbers to refine their forecasts for the January PCE inflation report, due on March 13.

From The Wall Street Journal

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