verb

forecast

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verb

To predict how something, especially the weather or the economy, will develop.

"Meteorologists forecast heavy snow for the weekend."

"Analysts forecast a rise in interest rates."

noun

A prediction about future conditions, especially the weather.

"The forecast calls for sunshine all week."

How to Use Forecast

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA prediction about what will happen, especially with weather or finances.

Common pairings

weather forecast sales forecast forecast a decline

forecast past tense, forecasted past tense, forecasts plural, forecasts singular

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Meteorologists _____ heavy snow for the weekend.

From Middle English forecasten, from fore- + cast ("to throw" or "to calculate in advance").

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