foresight

noun

fore·sight | \ ˈfȯr-ˌsīt

Definition of foresight

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

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Other Words from foresight

foresighted \ ˈfȯr-ˌsī-təd

\ adjective

foresightedly adverb

foresightedness noun

foresightful \ ˈfȯr-ˌsīt-fəl

\ adjective

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

As readers and viewers have devoured tales of the company’s downfall, Gardner’s foresight and blunt style have made her a favorite among Theranos obsessives. — Nico Savidge, The Mercury News, "She saw through Elizabeth Holmes. Now Stanford professor is star in Theranos saga.," 3 June 2019 Their current dynasty was built on shrewd draft picks and unique foresight that has become the envy of the league. — Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, "Breaking down the best and worst NBA draft picks at every position 1 through 10," 19 June 2018 Eric Abbruzzese, spokesman for ABI Research, a market-foresight advisory firm said virtual technology is gaining in popularity in areas such as home sales, as well as travel agencies and furniture stores. — Lisa J. Huriash, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Developers see virtual technology as wave of the future for home sales," 11 May 2018 The saga shows a lack of foresight among some European regulators that would rather short sellers just go away. — Carol Ryan, WSJ, "Hedge Funds Score Win Against Regulatory Threats," 24 May 2019 The lack of foresight about conditions on the ground is much worse than an inconvenience. — Popular Mechanics, "The Squishy Robots That Could Save the World," 13 May 2019 That foresight also applies to evaluating his NBA circumstances and situation. — Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, "Celtics making path to NBA Finals a mission possible," 16 May 2018 Few homeowners show the foresight of Messrs. Weldon and Newman. — Sara Bliss, WSJ, "Renovation Strategies to Live at Home—Stylishly—Into Your 80s," 23 Aug. 2018 Borschberg had been nervous not to jinx the final leg of the mission, and his fear would later be considered foresight. — Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, "Despite Last-Minute Danger, Solar Plane Completes Trip Across USA," 7 July 2013

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