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English Dictionary: forecast by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
forecast
n
  1. a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
    Synonym(s): prognosis, forecast
v
  1. predict in advance
    Synonym(s): forecast, calculate
  2. judge to be probable
    Synonym(s): calculate, estimate, reckon, count on, figure, forecast
  3. indicate by signs; "These signs bode bad news"
    Synonym(s): bode, portend, auspicate, prognosticate, omen, presage, betoken, foreshadow, augur, foretell, prefigure, forecast, predict
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   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.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Forecast \Fore*cast"\, v. i.
      To contrive or plan beforehand.
  
               If it happen as I did forecast.               --Milton.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   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.
  
      2. 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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