foresight

Meanings

• Noun

  The ability to see or predict future events or trends.

  - "He had foresight to invest in technology stocks before the market boom."
  - "The company's foresight in developing a new product line saved it from bankruptcy."

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Antonyms

hindsight

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Synonyms

clairvoyance , divination , foreknowledge , prescience , prophecy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with foresight
insight , sight , might , light , night

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Variants

List of all variants of foresight that leads to same result
foresight , foresighted , foresightedly , foresightedness , foresightednesses , foresightful , foresights

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Etymology

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Middle English: from fore- (from Old French forest, 'forest, woodland') + sight (from Old French sight 'vision, sight')

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Trivia

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1. The term 'foresight' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In the Bible, the prophet Daniel is said to have had 'great foresight' and was able to interpret dreams and visions of the future.

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Related Concepts

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1. Foresightedness: The quality of having or showing foresight

2. Predictive Analysis: A modern business practice that uses data, statistical algorithms and machine learning techniques to identify the likelihood of future outcomes based on historical data.

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Culture

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In literature, foresight is often depicted as a valuable trait for characters. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth,' Macbeth is warned in a prophecy about his future, which he could have prevented if he had shown more foresight. In art, foresight can be symbolized by an owl, which is often depicted as wise and having the ability to see in the dark.

How to Memorize "foresight"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crystal ball that shows you future events.
   - Visualize yourself making wise decisions based on future knowledge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'foresight' with the word 'vision'.
   - Think of the word 'forecast' when you see the word 'foresight'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym F.O.R.E.S.I.G.H.T. to remember the meaning: Foresight: Observing, Recognizing, Evaluating, Strategizing, Implementing, Guiding, and Handling.

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