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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They forecast silver dropping to about $42 an ounce by the end of next year as exuberance over gold dissipates.

From The Wall Street Journal

While the median projection was for one cut in 2026, several members penciled in two cuts, and four members forecast none.

From Barron's

Meanwhile, we invite you to fill out our annual forecasting quiz for a chance to win a two-year subscription to Barron’s and lunch in New York with a staff member of your choosing.

From Barron's

There is a lot of metallurgical whataboutism that goes on in commodities forecasting.

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