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forecast

/ˈfɔːr.kæst/
fore · cast
Plural:forecasts
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Adjective:forecastable
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Past Simple:forecast
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Past Participle:forecast
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Present Participle:forecasting
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forecast Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A calculation or estimate of future events, especially coming weather or a financial trend.

Example

"According to the local weather forecast, we should expect heavy rain throughout the weekend."

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• verb

1

To predict or estimate a future event or trend based on current data or analysis.

Example

"Economists forecast that interest rates will remain steady through the end of the fiscal year."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Both 'forecast' and 'forecasted' are acceptable past tense and past participle forms, though the invariant 'forecast' remains preferred in formal and journalistic writing.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late Middle English from the prefix 'fore-' (before) and the verb 'cast' (in the sense of calculating or contriving), originally meaning to plan or scheme beforehand.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Forecast. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/forecast
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