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forecasting

/fˈɔɹkˌæstɪŋ/noun3 syllables

Forecasting means: a statement made about the future.

Synonyms for forecasting3

noun, as in a statement made about the future

prediction, foretelling, prognostication

What does forecasting mean?1

noun

1

a statement made about the future

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Forecasting in a sentence

  • Prophets have been forecasting the end of the world for centuries.CK
  • Forecasting is saying what will happen and then explaining why it didn't.Miktsoanit
  • Due to the early onset of winter this year, authorities are forecasting shortages of heating oil.darinmex
  • Forecasting is the art of saying what will happen, and then explaining why it didn't.Hybrid
  • Forecasting is the way of saying what will happen and then explaining why it didn't.Miktsoanit
  • They were forecasting rain for today.gianich73
  • Yanni's violent bursts are forecasting doom.Amastan
  • Tom does a pretty good job of forecasting the weather.CK

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of forecasting

as a noun

plural
forecastings