forecast n : a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop [syn: prognosis] v
1. predict in advance [syn: calculate]
2. judge to be probable [syn: calculate, estimate, reckon, count on, figure]
3. indicate by signs; "These signs bode bad news" [syn: bode, portend, auspicate, prognosticate, omen, presage, betoken, foreshadow, augur, foretell, prefigure, predict]

Forecast \Fore*cast"\, v. t.
1. To plan beforehand; to scheme; to project. He shall forecast his devices against the strongholds. --Dan. xi. 24.
2. To foresee; to calculate beforehand, so as to provide for. It is wisdom to consider the end of things before we embark, and to forecast consequences. --L'Estrange.

Forecast \Fore*cast"\, v. i. To contrive or plan beforehand. If it happen as I did forecast. --Milton.

Forecast \Fore"cast\, n. Previous contrivance or determination; predetermination. He makes this difference to arise from the forecast and predetermination of the gods themselves. --Addison.
1. Foresight of consequences, and provision against them; prevision; premeditation. His calm, deliberate forecast better fitted him for the council than the camp. --Prescott.
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