foreseeable

adjective

fore·​see·​able fȯr-ˈsē-ə-bəl How to pronounce foreseeable (audio)
1
: being such as may be reasonably anticipated
foreseeable problems
foreseeable consequences
2
: lying within the range for which forecasts are possible
in the foreseeable future
foreseeability noun

Examples of foreseeable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The report makes clear that this is seen as a natural evolution of the controller’s role, fitting with how most companies utilize their financial teams in the foreseeable future. Megan Poinski, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 With midfielder Rodri out for the foreseeable future with a ligament injury, all eyes will be on the Norwegian wonderkid who began the season scoring 10 times in his first five matches. Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2024 One is that the opposition has no chance of acquiring power in Russia in the foreseeable future. Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2024 Ohio is experiencing its worst drought in decades with no relief in the foreseeable forecast. Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for foreseeable 

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Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of foreseeable was in 1804

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“Foreseeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreseeable. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

Legal Definition

foreseeable

adjective
fore·​see·​able fōr-ˈsē-ə-bəl How to pronounce foreseeable (audio)
: such as reasonably can or should be anticipated : such that a person of ordinary prudence would expect to occur or exist under the circumstances
a foreseeable risk
the foreseeable expenses
a foreseeable plaintiff
foreseeably adverb
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