To forecast
Example: They forecast future trends using data
Definition
"To forecast" means to predict or estimate a future event or trend based on current data or analysis. It involves using information, patterns, or models to make informed guesses about what might happen later, such as weather conditions or economic developments.
Etymology
The word "to forecast" comes from the Old English 'fore-' meaning 'before' and 'cast' meaning 'to throw.' Originally, it conveyed the idea of 'throwing forward' or predicting what lies ahead. Did you know that the term 'cast' was often used in the sense of casting lots to decide or predict outcomes?
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"To forecast" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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