Pronunciation

/ˈfɔːkɑːst/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A prediction or estimation of future events or trends based on current data and analysis, especially concerning weather conditions. For example: “The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow.”
  • “They relied on the economic forecast to make strategic business decisions.”
• Verb (v): To predict or estimate something based on present data and analysis. For instance: “Meteorologists forecast the hurricane’s path using satellite data.”
  • “The financial analyst forecasts revenue growth for the next quarter.”

Phrases

• “Weather forecast” refers to the prediction of atmospheric conditions over a specific period.
• “Five-day forecast” is a prediction covering the next five days.
• “To make a forecast” means to create or announce a prediction about future events.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “According to the long-range forecast, we can expect mild temperatures throughout the week.”
• Verb: “Experts forecast that technology will continue to rapidly evolve in the coming years.”

Synonyms

• Prediction
• Projection
• Estimate
• Prognosis
• Anticipation
• Forecasting
• Presage
• Portent
• Outlook