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a statement of what is likely to happen in the future: The forecast is heavy rain for tomorrow. forecast. verb [ T ] us / ˈfɔr·kæst, ˈfoʊr- / past tense and past participle forecast or forecasted. The government is forecasting that unemployment will continue to fall.
The meaning of FORECAST is to calculate or predict (some future event or condition) usually as a result of study and analysis of available pertinent data; especially : to predict (weather conditions) on the basis of correlated meteorological observations.
Forecast definition: to predict (a future condition or occurrence); calculate in advance. See examples of FORECAST used in a sentence.
A forecast is a prediction of what will happen. If the weather forecast calls for sunny skies, consider leaving your umbrella at home. (But, since forecasts aren’t guaranteed to be right, don’t blame us if you get rained on.)
/ˈfɔːrkæst/ a statement about what will happen in the future, based on information that is available now. The sales forecasts are encouraging. It is difficult to make long-term forecasts for a fast-growing industry. The forecast said there would be sunny intervals and showers. The shipping forecast gave warnings of gales.
/ˈfɔːrkæst/ Verb Forms. to say what you think will happen in the future based on information that you have now synonym predict. forecast something Experts are forecasting a recovery in the economy. Snow is forecast for tomorrow. It is difficult to forecast the demand for the new train service.
A forecast is a statement of what is expected to happen in the future, especially in relation to a particular event or situation. ...a forecast of a 2.25 per cent growth in the economy. [ + of] He delivered his election forecast. The weather forecast is better for today.
