Forecasts: meaning, definitions and examples

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forecasts

[ ˈfɔːkɑːsts ]

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weather

Statements about what is expected to happen in the future, based on information that is available now.

Synonyms

estimations, predictions, projections

Examples of usage

The weather forecasts said it would rain tomorrow.
She checked the forecasts before planning her outdoor event.
The meteorologist provided the latest forecasts for the upcoming week.

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business

To predict or estimate a future event or trend.

Synonyms

anticipate, estimate, predict

Examples of usage

The financial analyst forecasts an increase in sales next quarter.
We need to forecast the demand for our new product.

Translations

Translations of the word "forecasts" in other languages:

🇵🇹 previsões

🇮🇳 पूर्वानुमान

🇩🇪 Prognosen

🇮🇩 ramalan

🇺🇦 прогнози

🇵🇱 prognozy

🇯🇵 予測

🇫🇷 prévisions

🇪🇸 pronósticos

🇹🇷 tahminler

🇰🇷 예측

🇸🇦 توقعات

🇨🇿 předpovědi

🇸🇰 predpovede

🇨🇳 预测

🇸🇮 napovedi

🇮🇸 spár

🇰🇿 болжамдар

🇬🇪 პროგნოზები

🇦🇿 proqnozlar

🇲🇽 pronósticos

Word origin

The word 'forecasts' originated from the Middle English word 'forecasten', which means 'to plan in advance'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of forecasting has been important throughout history, from predicting weather patterns to predicting economic trends.