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

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From MarketWatch

Barnstorming earnings and forecasts from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing helped spark a revival in artificial intelligence optimism this week.

From MarketWatch

That was higher than analyst Todd Lewis’s forecast of 26,439 oz.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Icy Siberian air is forecast to sweep the continent, pushing heating demand higher and potentially intensifying global competition for LNG cargoes,” analysts at ANZ Research said.

From The Wall Street Journal

A red level 10 warning has been issued by the South African Weather Service, forecasting yet more rain in affected areas and warning communities to remain alert.

From BBC

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