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ˈfɔːsaɪtɪdnəs
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ˈfɔːsaɪtɪdnəsˈfɔrsaɪtɪdnəs
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FOR‑sahyt‑id‑nəs
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Definition of foresightedness - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

future planningRareUSability to see and prepare for future needsRareUS
  • Her foresightedness saved the company from disaster.
  • Foresightedness is crucial in financial planning.
  • Their foresightedness led to early adoption of new technology.
prescience prudence
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Origin of foresightedness

Old English, fore (before) + sight (vision) + -edness (state or quality)

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  1. French:prévoyance, ...
  2. German:Weitsicht, ...
  3. Italian:lungimiranza, ...
  4. Spanish:previsión, ...
  5. Portuguese:visão de futuro, ...
  6. Chinese:远见, ...
  7. Japanese:先見性, ...
  8. Arabic:بُعْد النَّظَر, ...
  9. Hebrew:רְאִיַּת עֲתִיד, ...
  10. Russian:дальновидность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:далекоглядність, ...
  12. Hindi:दूरदर्शिता, ...

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