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far⋅see⋅ing

  [fahr-see-ing]
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–adjective
1. having foresight; sagacious; discerning.
2. able to see objects distinctly at a great distance: Hawks are farseeing birds.
Origin:
1840–50; far + see 1 + -ing 2

Related forms:
far⋅see⋅ing⋅ness, noun
farseer, noun
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far·see·ing   (fär'sē'ĭng)   
adj.  

  1. Prudent; foresighted.

  2. Able to see far; keen-sighted.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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