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forecast

fo·re·cast

UK/ˈfɔːkɑːst/ US/ˈfɔɹkæst/ fairly common
verb (3) noun (1)

verb

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noun

1.

a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop

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Origin

From Middle English forecasten, forcasten, equivalent to fore- + cast. The noun is from Middle English forecast, forcast.

Phrases

  • forecast lead time
  • non-forecast airlift
  • reverse forecast
  • shipping forecast
  • weather forecast

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