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- Dictionaryforecast/ˈfɔːkɑːst/
verb
- 1. predict or estimate (a future event or trend): "rain is forecast for Scotland"
noun
- 1. a calculation or estimate of future events, especially coming weather or a financial trend.
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FORECAST definition: 1. a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future, especially in connection with a…. Learn more.
The meaning of FORECAST is to calculate or predict (some future event or condition) usually as a result of study and analysis of available pertinent data; especially : to predict (weather conditions) on the basis of correlated meteorological observations.
Forecast definition: to predict (a future condition or occurrence); calculate in advance. See examples of FORECAST used in a sentence.
A forecast is a statement of what is expected to happen in the future, especially in relation to a particular event or situation. ...a forecast of a 2.25 per cent growth in the economy. [ + of] He delivered his election forecast. The weather forecast is better for today.
A forecast is a prediction of what will happen. If the weather forecast calls for sunny skies, consider leaving your umbrella at home. (But, since forecasts aren’t guaranteed to be right, don’t blame us if you get rained on.)
/ˈfɔːrkæst/ a statement about what will happen in the future, based on information that is available now. The sales forecasts are encouraging. It is difficult to make long-term forecasts for a fast-growing industry. The forecast said there would be sunny intervals and showers. The shipping forecast gave warnings of gales.
FORECAST definition: 1. a report saying what is likely to happen in the future: 2. to say what you expect to happen in…. Learn more.
Definition of forecast verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. to predict (a future condition or occurrence); calculate in advance: to forecast a heavy snowfall. 2. to serve as a prediction of; foreshadow. v.i. 3. to conjecture beforehand; make a prediction.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English fore‧cast1 /ˈfɔːkɑːst $ ˈfɔːrkæst/ noun [ countable] a description of what is likely to happen in the future, based on the information that you have now → prediction The weather forecast is good for tomorrow. profit/sales/growth forecast the company’s annual sales forecast COLLOCATIONS ADJECTIV...
