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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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Learn the meaning of forecast as a noun and a verb in English, with examples of usage and synonyms. Find out how to use forecast in business, weather and economic contexts.
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.
Learn the meaning and usage of the word forecast as a noun and a verb, with synonyms and pronunciation. Find out how to forecast future events, conditions, or trends in different contexts and domains.
/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.
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.)
Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb forecast, which means to say what you think will happen in the future based on information that you have now. See synonyms, collocations and example sentences from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
