fore·cast  (fôr'kāst', fōr'-) 
v.
fore·cast or fore·cast·ed, fore·cast·ing, fore·casts
v.
tr.
To estimate or calculate in advance, especially to predict (weather conditions) by analysis of meteorological data. See Synonyms at predict. To serve as an advance indication of; foreshadow: price increases that forecast inflation.
v.
intr.
To calculate or estimate something in advance; predict the future.
n. A prediction, as of coming events or conditions.
[Middle English forecasten, to plan beforehand : fore-, fore- + casten, to throw, calculate, prepare; see cast.]
fore·cast'a·ble adj., fore'cast'er n. |
