forecast

noun

A prediction of the weather.

An estimation of a future condition.

(gambling) exacta

verb

To estimate how something will be in the future.

To foreshadow; to suggest something in advance.

(obsolete) To contrive or plan beforehand.

Roots

forefore- · Old English · before, front

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Where does forecast come from?

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