forecast

Meanings

• noun

  A prediction about the future based on current information and data.

  - "The weather forecast predicts rain for tomorrow."
  - "The economic forecast indicates a recession next year."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɔɹkæst/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with forecast
cast , blast , ast , fast

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Variants

List of all variants of forecast that leads to same result
forecast , forecastable , forecasted , forecaster , forecasters , forecasting , forecasts

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to testify before a court' or 'to proclaim publicly'. Derived from the Old French word 'forecast', meaning 'to speak out before'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'forecast' in English was in 1400.

2. The longest weather forecast on record was 2 minutes and 17 seconds long, set by the UK Met Office in 2015.

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Related Concepts

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1. Weather forecast: A meteorological prediction of the weather conditions for a future period.

2. Economic forecast: A prediction of future economic trends and conditions based on current data.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'forecast' has been used metaphorically to refer to the prediction or expectation of an outcome. In art, it can refer to a visual representation of a future scene or event.

How to Memorize "forecast"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crystal ball showing a glimpse of the future.
   - Visualize a weather map with predictions for the coming days.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'forecast' with 'predict' or 'anticipate'.
   - Link it with the idea of looking into the future.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym F.O.R.E.C.A.S.T: Future Outlook, Realistic Expectations, Clear Analysis, Strategic Thinking

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