forecast

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
  2. verb predict in advance
  3. verb judge to be probable

Etymology

From Middle English forecasten, forcasten, equivalent to fore- + cast. The noun is from Middle English forecast, forcast.

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Synonyms

prognosis

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