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Definition of forecaster

forecaster

/ˈfɔːrˌkæstər/
fore · cast · er
Plural:forecasters
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forecaster Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who predicts or estimates future events or trends, especially a professional who analyzes meteorological data to predict the weather or economic data to project market conditions.

Example

"The local weather forecaster warned residents to prepare for heavy snowfall over the weekend."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the verb 'forecast' (from Middle English 'forecasten', combining 'fore-' and the Old Norse root 'kasta', meaning to throw or reckon) plus the agent suffix '-er'.

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