Forecaster: meaning, definitions and examples
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forecaster
[ ˈfɔːrkæstər ]
weather prediction
A person who predicts or estimates what the weather will be like in the future, typically using meteorological data and tools.
Synonyms
meteorologist, weather woman, weatherman
Examples of usage
- The forecaster said there was a high chance of rain tomorrow.
- The TV forecaster announced that a storm was approaching the area.
financial prediction
A person who analyzes and predicts financial trends, typically in the stock market or other economic sectors.
Synonyms
analyst, predictor, prognosticator
Examples of usage
- The forecaster advised investors to buy shares in the company.
- She is a skilled forecaster who accurately predicted the market crash.
Translations
Translations of the word "forecaster" in other languages:
🇵🇹 previsor
🇮🇳 पूर्वानुमानकर्ता
🇩🇪 Prognostiker
🇮🇩 peramal
🇺🇦 прогнозист
🇵🇱 prognozista
🇯🇵 予報士
🇫🇷 prévisionniste
🇪🇸 pronosticador
🇹🇷 tahminci
🇰🇷 예보자
🇸🇦 المتنبئ
🇨🇿 prognostik
🇸🇰 prognostik
🇨🇳 预报员
🇸🇮 napovedovalec
🇮🇸 spámaður
🇰🇿 болжамшы
🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველი
🇦🇿 təxminçi
🇲🇽 pronosticador
Etymology
The word 'forecaster' originated from the verb 'forecast', which dates back to the 14th century. The term 'forecast' comes from the Middle English word 'forecaten', meaning to calculate beforehand. Over time, 'forecaster' evolved to refer to individuals who predict various outcomes, such as weather patterns or financial trends.
See also: forecastable, forecasted, forecasting, forecasts.