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fore·thought
/
ˈfɔrˌθɔt, ˈfoʊr-
/
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[
fawr
-thawt,
fohr
-
]
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noun
1.
thoughtful provision beforehand; provident care; prudence.
2.
a thinking of something beforehand; previous consideration; anticipation.
Origin:
1250–1300;
Middle English
forthoght.
See
fore-
,
thought
1
Synonyms
1.
See
prudence
.
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forethought
(ˈfɔːˌθɔːt)
—
n
1.
advance consideration or deliberation
2.
thoughtful anticipation of future events
fore'thoughtful
—
adj
fore'thoughtfully
—
adv
fore'thoughtfulness
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
forethought
c.1300, from
fore
+
thought
.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
It requires considerable
forethought
and prior planning, negotiation and
deliberation.
With a little
forethought
much of these materials can be diverted from
landfills.
He displayed no
forethought
about or interest in tomorrow.
Vulnerabilities must be avoided with
forethought
and careful design.
However, a little practice and
forethought
can make the job easier and safer.
Focus areas, strategies, and action plans will be developed to accompany each priority and provide accountability and
forethought
.
Any movement, however slight, required
forethought
and planning.
Crash prevention involves proper planning and
forethought
.
Grants that are submitted by multi-agencies shows planning and
forethought
and will be look upon favorably.
Treat publishing as a
forethought
, not an afterthought.
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