forecasting
ˈfɔːrkæstɪŋ
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Definition of forecasting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

predictionTECH.estimating future trends or outcomes using information or dataTECH.
  • Forecasting helps companies plan for next year.
prediction prognostication projection

Adjective

predictionpredicting future events or trends
  • The forecasting model showed a rise in temperatures next week.
predicting projecting
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the science of predicting future weather conditions
Weather forecasting helps us prepare for storms.
process of estimating future money from selling goods or services
Accurate sales forecasting helps the company plan production and staffing.
predicting future economic conditions
Economic forecasting helps businesses plan for the future.
process of predicting how much customers will want in the future
Accurate demand forecasting helped the factory avoid costly overproduction.
planning by starting from a future goal
Normative forecasting helps companies align strategies with future goals.

Origin of forecasting

Old English, fore (before) + cast (throw)

Terms with forecasting included in their meaning

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forecasting
predict or believe something will happen
forecasting
estimate or forecast based on present data or trends
forecasting
foreseen based on information
science
the act of forecasting future events
forecasting
predict or anticipate an event
forecasting
person who forecasts future events
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anticipating trends or changes
forecasting
predict or plan something

Examples of forecasting in a sentence

  • Her forecasting predicted a mild economic recovery.
  • The forecasting report predicted heavy rainfall.
  • Forecasting techniques have improved over the years.

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  1. French:prévision, prédictif, ...
  2. German:Prognose, ...
  3. Italian:previsione, predittivo, ...
  4. Spanish:pronóstico, predictivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:previsão, previsível, ...
  6. Chinese:预测, 预测的, ...
  7. Japanese:予測, 予測している, ...
  8. Arabic:تنبؤ, تنبؤي, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִזּוּי, חָזוּי, ...
  10. Russian:прогнозирование, прогнозирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прогнозування, прогнозуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:पूर्वानुमान, पूर्वानुमान संबंधी, ...
forecast
ˈfɔːkɑːst

Definition of forecast - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
weatherprediction of future weather conditions
  • The weather forecast predicts rain for the weekend.
outlook
2.
trend estimationTECH.systematic estimation of future trends based on current dataTECH.
  • Economic forecasts help businesses plan for the next quarter..
prediction prognosis projection
3.
gamblingTECH.UKtype of bet predicting the first two finishers in orderTECH.UK
  • He placed a forecast on the horse race.
exacta quinella

Verb

1.
predictiontr./intr.estimate future events or conditionstr./intr.
  • They forecast a rise in temperatures next week.
predict prognosticate
2.
planningtr.plan or prepare beforehandtr.
  • We need to forecast our budget for next year.
anticipate predict project
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prediction or report about what the weather will be like soon
The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow.
prediction of how much something like sales or economy will increase
The government released a new growth forecast for the coming year.
planned numbers for future money coming in and going out
The finance team revised the budget forecast after the new contracts were signed.
prediction of future sales volumes and trends
The company's sales forecast indicates a 20% growth next year.
estimate of future money coming in and going out
The company prepared a cash-flow forecast for the next year.
prediction of future customer need for a product service or resource
The company adjusted production after updating its quarterly demand forecast.

Origin of forecast

Old English, fore (before) + casten (to throw)

Examples of forecast in a sentence

  • According to the forecast, snow is expected tonight.
  • Weather forecasts are crucial for planning outdoor events.
  • The forecast predicts a rise in temperatures next week.
  • She won big with a forecast on the greyhounds.
  • His forecast bet paid off at the derby.
  • Experts forecast economic growth for the coming year.

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  1. French:prévision météo, prévoir, ...
  2. German:Wettervorhersage, vorhersagen, ...
  3. Italian:previsioni del tempo, prevedere, ...
  4. Spanish:pronóstico, pronosticar, ...
  5. Portuguese:previsão do tempo, prever, ...
  6. Chinese:预报, 预见, ...
  7. Japanese:予報, 予測する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَوَقُّع, تَوَقَّعَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּחֲזִית מֶזֶג הָאֲוִיר, לַחֲזוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:прогноз погоды, прогнозировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прогноз погоди, прогнозувати, ...
  12. Hindi:मौसम का पूर्वानुमान, अनुमान लगाना, ...
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