forecasting

fore·cast  (fôrkst, fr-)

v. fore·cast or fore·cast·ed, fore·cast·ing, fore·casts

v.tr.

1. To estimate or calculate in advance, especially to predict (weather conditions) by analysis of meteorological data. See Synonyms at predict.

2. To serve as an advance indication of; foreshadow: price increases that forecast inflation.

v.intr.

To calculate or estimate something in advance; predict the future.

n.

A prediction, as of coming events or conditions.

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[Middle English forecasten, to plan beforehand : fore-, fore- + casten, to throw, calculate, prepare; see cast.]

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fore·casta·ble adj.

forecaster n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

forecasting - a statement made about the future foretelling, prediction, prognostication statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day" extropy - the prediction that human intelligence and technology will enable life to expand in an orderly way throughout the entire universe fortunetelling - the practice of predicting people's futures (usually for payment) horoscope - a prediction of someone's future based on the relative positions of the planets meteorology, weather forecasting - predicting what the weather will be forecast, prognosis - a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop divination, prophecy - a prediction uttered under divine inspiration