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What is another word for Forecast? – 160 Forecast Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

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    Meaning of Forecast

    The primary meaning of the word "forecast" is a statement or prediction about the future, especially about the weather.

    Definitions

    • A prediction or estimate of a future situation or event, especially one based on study or analysis of existing data or trends.
    • * A statement or prediction about the weather, especially one issued by a meteorological office.

    Etymology of Forecast

    The word "forecast" originated in the 15th century from the Old English words "fore" meaning "before" and "casten" meaning "to throw", and initially meant "to plan or scheme beforehand".
    Over time, the word evolved to include the sense of predicting or estimating future events or situations, especially in relation to the weather.

    Example Uses

    • The meteorologist issued a forecast warning of heavy rain and strong winds for the weekend.
    • * The company's financial forecast predicts a significant increase in profits over the next quarter.
    • * The economist's forecast of a recession was proven correct when the economy began to decline.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    uncertainty unpredictability surprise unexpectedness unpredictedness unpreparedness ignorance unawareness blindness obliviousness innocence naivety ignorance doubt skepticism incredulity dismissal rejection denial refutation contradiction opposition resistance refusal reluctance hesitance indecision indecisiveness ambiguity vagueness unclearness obscurity confusion perplexity

    Related Nouns

    weather climate meteorology prediction prophecy projection prognosis outlook prospect anticipation expectation forecast forecasting forecaster meteorologist climatologist atmospheric scientist weatherman weatherwoman storm hurricane tornado typhoon cyclone blizzard flood drought heatwave cold snap

    Related Verbs

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    Related Adjectives

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