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futurology
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fu·tur·ol·o·gy  (fych-rl-j)
n.
The study or forecasting of potential developments, as in science, technology, and society, using current conditions and trends as a point of departure.
futur·o·logi·cal (fychr--lj-kl) adj.
futu·rolo·gist n.
futurology [ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Alternative Belief Systems) the study or prediction of the future of mankind
futurologist  n
futurology
the art or practice of forecasting trends or developments in politics, science, society, etc.
See also: Future
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.futurology - the study or prediction of future developments on the basis of existing conditions
futuristics
discipline, field of study, subject area, subject field, bailiwick, subject, field, study - a branch of knowledge; "in what discipline is his doctorate?"; "teachers should be well trained in their subject"; "anthropology is the study of human beings"
Translations
futurology [ˌfjuːtʃərˈɒlədʒɪ] N → futurología f
futurology [ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɒlədʒi] n → futurologie f
futurology
n → Futurologie f
futurology [ˌfjuːtʃərˈɒlədʒɪ] n → futurologia
futurology [ˌfjuːtʃərˈɒlədʒɪ] n → futurologia


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futurologists Alvin and Heidi Toffler who claimed that nations waged wars and controlled armed forces in the same way as they pursued business and generated wealth.
Network centric war: myth or reality? by Gorbachev, Yu.E. / Military Thought
For at least two decades, futurologists have made a comfortable living telling us that work is on the cusp of a revolution.
Unseen 'back to the future' trend in workplace. (Commentary) by Lynn, Matthew / Los Angeles Business Journal
When one of the futurologists says in passing, "We're Homo sapiens," All G objects: "Hey, I ain't.
Studied stupidity: respect to do ali G show. (Culture & Review) by Sullum, Jacob / Reason
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