forecast

verb B2

Meaning

To forecast means to predict or estimate a future event or trend based on current data or analysis.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "forecast" with "foresee," as the latter implies a more intuitive sense of prediction rather than data-driven estimation.

Example Sentences

Experts forecast economic growth will improve next quarter .
They forecast rain for tomorrow , so take an umbrella .

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