forecasting

/F AO1 R K AE0 S T IH0 NG/
verb
  1. 1

    To estimate how something will be in the future.

    โ€œto forecast a rise in pricesโ€

  2. 2

    To foreshadow; to suggest something in advance.

  3. 3

    To contrive or plan beforehand.

noun
  1. 1

    A forecast or prediction.

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