Forecast meaning

What does “forecast” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“forecast” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop.

forecast

noun

a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
Synonymsprognosis

verb

predict in advance
Synonymscalculate
judge to be probable
Synonymscalculate estimate reckon count on figure
indicate, as with a sign or an omen
“These signs bode bad news”
Synonymsbode portend auspicate prognosticate omen presage betoken foreshadow

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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