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Definition of foresight

foresight

/ˈfɔːr.saɪt/
fore · sight
Adverb:foresightedly
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Plural:foresights
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Adjective:foresighted
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foresight Lexical Profile

foresight Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The ability to predict what will happen or be needed in the future, together with prudent preparation for it.

Example

"She had the foresight to back up all her research data before the computer system crashed."

2

The front aiming sight located near the muzzle of a firearm or surveying instrument.

Example

"The marksman aligned the foresight with the target before slowly squeezing the trigger."

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• Rhymes for foresight

• Nearby Words

foreshadowing
foreshock
foreshorten
foresight
foresighted
foreskin
forest

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'forsight', a compound of the prefix 'fore-' (before) and 'sight' (the faculty of vision), modeled after Latin 'providentia' (providence).

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