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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3980 COCA: 5890

forecast
1 forecast /ˈfoɚˌkæst/ Brit /ˈfɔːˌkɑːst/ verb
forecasts; forecast also forecasted; forecasting
1 forecast
/ˈfoɚˌkæst/ Brit /ˈfɔːˌkɑːst/
verb
forecasts; forecast also forecasted; forecasting
Learner's definition of FORECAST
[+ object]
: to say that (something) will happen in the future : to predict (something, such as weather) after looking at the information that is available预报；预测；预见

— forecaster

noun, plural forecasters [count]
2 forecast /ˈfoɚˌkæst/ Brit /ˈfɔːˌkɑːst/ noun
plural forecasts
2 forecast
/ˈfoɚˌkæst/ Brit /ˈfɔːˌkɑːst/
noun
plural forecasts
Learner's definition of FORECAST
[count]
: a statement about what you think is going to happen in the future预言；预测；预报
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3980 COCA: 5890

forecast

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verb

fore·​cast ˈfȯr-ˌkast How to pronounce forecast (audio)
fȯr-ˈkast
forecast also forecasted; forecasting

transitive verb

1
a
: to calculate or predict (some future event or condition) usually as a result of study and analysis of available pertinent data
The company is forecasting reduced profits.
especially : to predict (weather conditions) on the basis of correlated meteorological (see meteorology sense 1) observations
They're forecasting rain for this weekend.
b
: to indicate as likely to occur
Optimists are forecasting an immediate upswing in business.
2
: to serve as a forecast of : presage
Such events may forecast peace.

intransitive verb

: to calculate the future
if it turns out as I forecasted
forecastable
ˈfȯr-ˌka-stə-bəl How to pronounce forecast (audio)
adjective
forecaster noun

forecast

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noun

fore·​cast ˈfȯr-ˌkast How to pronounce forecast (audio)
1
: a prophecy, estimate, or prediction of a future happening or condition
2
archaic : foresight of consequences and provision against them : forethought

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Choose the Right Synonym for forecast

foretell, predict, forecast, prophesy, prognosticate mean to tell beforehand.

foretell applies to the telling of the coming of a future event by any procedure or any source of information.

seers foretold the calamity

predict commonly implies inference from facts or accepted laws of nature.

astronomers predicted an eclipse

forecast adds the implication of anticipating eventualities and differs from predict in being usually concerned with probabilities rather than certainties.

forecast snow

prophesy connotes inspired or mystic knowledge of the future especially as the fulfilling of divine threats or promises.

prophesying a new messiah

prognosticate is used less often than the other words; it may suggest learned or skilled interpretation, but more often it is simply a colorful substitute for predict or prophesy.

prognosticating the future

Example Sentences

Verb They're forecasting rain for this weekend. The company is forecasting reduced profits. Experts forecast that the economy will slow in the coming months. Noun want to catch the weather forecast so I'll know what kind of clothes to pack for the trip tomorrow
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
While some residents in the region will see a respite from the heat this weekend, others in the Pacific Northwest are forecast to experience an elevated risk for dangerous fire activity, the weather service warned. Aya Elamroussi, CNN, 10 Sep. 2022 Their road trip is scheduled to end Sunday afternoon, although rain is forecast. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2022 But federal fishery biologists who undertake the survey caution that more warming is forecast as climate change spurred by fossil fuel combustion and other human activities release greenhouse gas pollution. Hal Bernton, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Sep. 2022 Hurricane Kay is expected to bring plenty of moisture to Southern California, with temperatures still forecast to be high heading into the weekend and humid conditions sticking around through Sunday. Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 The California Independent System Operator, which provides electricity to most of the state, issued an emergency alert for the afternoon and evening, expecting energy deficiencies as a heat wave in the U.S. West was forecast to peak in some places. Alyssa Lukpat, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 Jackson, Mississippi, was also under a state of emergency on Sunday as the Pearl River was forecast to crest last Monday after days of heavy rains saturated the region. Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022 Talk of storms — rain of any kind, really — might seem out of place right now, during a weekend when temperatures are forecast to hover near 100 degrees and, in many areas, dry landscapes appear to crunch underfoot. San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 Falling chances of rain means temperatures are forecast to climb again. Sam Burdette, The Arizona Republic, 25 Aug. 2022
Noun
The company uses a six-quarter rolling forecast, said Kevin Burns, the company’s CFO. Jennifer Williams-alvarez, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 While intended as a forecast for fashion design trends, these bright, bold colors are perfect for home decor, too. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 The weather service issued a startling forecast Thursday, saying the winds on Friday could reach 53 mph in San Diego, 62 mph in Oceanside, 67 mph in Escondido, and 81 mph near Alpine. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Thursday is not likely to bring a respite for firefighters, with a forecast high of 103. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Vinnie Iyer has a favorable forecast for Packers fans — a Super Bowl championship. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Gro Intelligence's modeling put a total soybean forecast at 4.30 billion bushels, lower than the USDA's 4.53 billion bushels but slightly higher than last year. Laura Reiley, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Meteorologists have been working for years for a near-perfect forecast to allow for this mission's 40,000-mile trip beyond the moon and back to Earth. Britley Ritz, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022 Both of the scenarios paint a grim forecast but climate change and humans continuing to feed global warming through greenhouse gas emissions are only going to make the outcome worse, the researchers said. Li Cohen, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

1527, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of forecast was in the 15th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3980 COCA: 5890
forecast

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + FORECAST | FORECAST + VERB | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤good, optimistic良好的／樂觀的預測▸➤gloomy, pessimistic令人沮喪的／悲觀的預測▸➤conservative保守的預測➤accurate, correct準確的／正確的預測➤detailed詳細的預測➤revised經修訂的預測➤annual年度預測➤early早期預測➤long-range, long-term長期預測◇a long-range weather forecast長期天氣預報➤short-term短期預測◇a short-term forecast of the economy對經濟的短期預測➤local當地的預測▸➤official官方預測➤economic, financial, market, shipping (shipping news in NAmE) , weather經濟預測；財務預測；市場預測；航運業預測；天氣預報▸➤cash-flow, earnings, growth, inflation, profit, revenue, sales現金流動／收益／增長／通貨膨脹／利潤／收入／銷售預測VERB + FORECAST➤prepare, produce準備／作出預測▸➤give, issue, make, provide給出／發佈／作出／提供預測◇The government has issued a pessimistic economic forecast.政府發佈了對經濟的悲觀預測。➤revise, update修正／更新預測➤lower, raise降低／提高預測◇This week the company is expected to raise its revenue forecast.公司本週有望提高收入預估。➤rely on依賴預測➤check檢查預測◇Check the weather forecast before you set out.出發之前查一下天氣預報。➤be in line with與預測一致◇The interest rate is in line with the forecast.利率與預測的結果一致。FORECAST + VERB➤call for sth, predict sth, say sth, suggest sth預測可能有；預測稱；預測認為⋯◇This morning's weather forecast called for snow.今天上午的天氣預報說要下雪。◇Some forecasts suggest that the increase in heart disease will continue for some time.一些預測認為，心臟病發病人數的上升將持續一段時間。➤assume sth預測假設⋯➤be based on sth預測基於⋯作出◇forecasts based on a complicated procedure基於複雜程序作出的預測PREPOSITION➤forecast about關於⋯的預測◇Forecasts about the economy are often misleading.有關經濟的預測經常誤導人。➤forecast for對⋯作的預測◇forecasts for earnings in 20152015 年的盈利預測➤forecast of⋯的預測◇forecasts of population growth人口增長預測
forecast

verb

ADVERB | VERB + FORECAST ADVERB➤accurately, correctly準確地／正確地預測▸➤originally, previously起初／先前預測◇higher costs than those originally forecast比起初預測要高的成本VERB + FORECAST➤be difficult to, be hard to難以預測

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