Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
forecast
Verb, Noun
/ˈfɔːr.kæst/
Definition
To predict or estimate a future event or trend based on current information or analysis.
Examples
- The meteorologist will forecast the weather for the upcoming week.
- Economists often forecast economic growth based on various indicators.
- She checked the forecast to see if it would rain during her picnic.
Meaning
A forecast refers to a projection about what will happen in the future, particularly in terms of weather, economics, or other statistical data.
Synonyms
- Predict
- Prognosticate
- Project
- Estimate
