 forecast |
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| 1. | [ verb ] predict in advance | |
| Synonyms: | calculate | |
| Related terms: | predict prediction forecaster calculation | |
| 2. | [ verb ] judge to be probable | |
| Synonyms: | figure estimate calculate reckon count_on | |
| Related terms: | judge allow calculation prognosis | |
| 3. | [ verb ] indicate by signs | |
| Synonyms: | predict augur portend bode presage foreshadow omen prognosticate foretell prefigure betoken auspicate | |
| Examples: | "These signs bode bad news" |
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| Related terms: | bespeak threaten prophesy omen prognosis auspice | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop | |
| Synonyms: | prognosis | |
| Related terms: | prediction weather_forecast financial_forecast predict bode | |
| Similar spelling: |
forecastle forecaster forecasting |
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