I. -ˌkast; fȯr-ˈkast verb
( forecast also fore·cast·ed ; fore·cast·ing )
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1.
a. : to calculate or predict (some future event or condition) usually as a result of study and analysis of available pertinent data ; especially : to predict (weather conditions) on the basis of correlated meteorological observations
b. : to indicate as likely to occur
2. : to serve as a forecast of : presage
such events may forecast peace
intransitive verb
: to calculate the future
Synonyms: see foretell
• fore·cast·able -ˌkas-tə-bəl adjective
• fore·cast·er noun
II. ˈfȯr-ˌkast noun
Date: 1527
1. archaic : foresight of consequences and provision against them : forethought
2. : a prophecy, estimate, or prediction of a future happening or condition