The outlook



Example: The outlook reflects future expectations

Definition


"The outlook" refers to the anticipated future conditions or prospects in a particular situation, often relating to economic, social, or personal scenarios. It reflects the general expectations or predictions about what is likely to happen moving forward.

Etymology


The term "the outlook" comes from the combination of "out," meaning outward or forward, and "look," meaning to see or observe. It originally referred to a place or position from which a wide view could be taken, evolving metaphorically to signify a perspective on future events or conditions.

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"The outlook" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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