1
: an act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
Through foresight she could tell what the outcome would be.
2
: provident care : prudence
had the foresight to invest his money wisely
3
: an act of looking forward
also
: a view forward
foresightedly
adverb
foresightedness
noun
Examples of foresight in a Sentence
They had the foresight to invest the money wisely.
His career choice shows a lack of foresight.
Recent Examples on the Web
Your foresight and work ethic will put you in a leadership position when dealing with friends, family and concerns.
—
Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
Built on the principles of innovation, resilience, and strategic foresight, Calibre Mining soared to prominence in the mining industry.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Four years after the election of Biden to the presidency and with the forthcoming election looming, the series bids Black Twitter adieu with the foresight that Black people will always continue to innovate, despite not being given the tools or resources to create.
—Taylor Crumpton, TIME, 10 May 2024
This process would also require a diverse set of researchers from different fields who deeply understand AI, are familiar with the currently available tests, and have the competency, creativity, and foresight to design novel tests.
—Edmon Begoli, IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2024
Whether lack of foresight or common sense, progressive wisdom was then, and continues to be, blunted at every turn.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024
Still, a little wisdom and foresight goes a long way in this four-seasons-in-one-day weather.
—Eoghan O'Donnell, Vogue, 2 May 2024
Julie’s strategic foresight and commitment to the common good embody the kind of leadership that shapes not only companies but also the future of our global community.
—TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
With a little foresight and a touch of sugar, your Mother's Day can be sweet and stress-free.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024
Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
Built on the principles of innovation, resilience, and strategic foresight, Calibre Mining soared to prominence in the mining industry.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Four years after the election of Biden to the presidency and with the forthcoming election looming, the series bids Black Twitter adieu with the foresight that Black people will always continue to innovate, despite not being given the tools or resources to create.
—Taylor Crumpton, TIME, 10 May 2024
This process would also require a diverse set of researchers from different fields who deeply understand AI, are familiar with the currently available tests, and have the competency, creativity, and foresight to design novel tests.
—Edmon Begoli, IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2024
Whether lack of foresight or common sense, progressive wisdom was then, and continues to be, blunted at every turn.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024
Still, a little wisdom and foresight goes a long way in this four-seasons-in-one-day weather.
—Eoghan O'Donnell, Vogue, 2 May 2024
Julie’s strategic foresight and commitment to the common good embody the kind of leadership that shapes not only companies but also the future of our global community.
—TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
With a little foresight and a touch of sugar, your Mother's Day can be sweet and stress-free.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024
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foresight
noun
fore·sight
ˈfō(ə)r-ˌsīt 
ˈfȯ(ə)r-
1
: the act or power of foreseeing
2
: care or preparation for the future
had the foresight to invest his money wisely
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