Forecast (Noun)
Meaning
A prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The weather forecast for the weekend is looking good, with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures.
- The meteorologist's forecast was accurate, and the storm hit the city exactly as predicted.
- The company's financial forecast for the next quarter is optimistic, with expected profits exceeding last year's.
- The forecast for the harvest season is uncertain, due to the unpredictable weather patterns.
- The forecast for the game was that the home team would win by a landslide, but the underdogs pulled off a surprise upset.