forecasts; forecast also forecasted; forecasting
: to say that (something) will happen in the future : to predict (something, such as weather) after looking at the information that is available
They're forecasting rain for this weekend.
The company is forecasting reduced profits.
Experts forecast that the economy will slow in the coming months.
plural forecasts
: a statement about what you think is going to happen in the future
weather forecasts
economic forecasts
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“Forecast.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/forecast. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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