forecast

Definition

  • verb: to say that (something) will happen in the future
  • verb: to calculate or predict (some future event or condition) usually as a result of study and analysis of available pertinent data
  • synonyms: scheme, project, foresee

Examples

  • Experts 'forecast' that the economy will slow in the coming months.

  • The company is 'forecasting' reduced profits.

  • They're 'forecasting' rain for this weekend.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Sid Phillips reporting. Launch of the shuttle has been delayed due to adverse weather conditions at the launch site. Tomorrow's forecast, sunny. Sweet dreams. I looked everywhere, honey, but all I could find was your hat. But what if we leave them behind? (..)
    1995 Toy Story
  • (..) (announcer) 'Innuendo' deleted. 'Intransigence' rendered as 'Crimethink'. 'Inversion'... (dials telephone) Ref "Times," //, page three. Byline two should read 'Miniprod forecast increase choco ration, April , from g to g per week.' (man) I confess to spreading the rumour on orders from Goldstein (..)
    1984 1984
  • (..) - You've sure been an inspiration to me. - Thanks, Junior. Appreciate it. - Hey, be careful out there, OK? - Yeah, man. He's hot! Wanna know the forecast? I'll give you the forecast. A percent chance of thunder! Ka-chicka! Ka-chicka! Say it with me! Ka-chicka! Ka-chicka! (..)
    2006 Cars