forecaster

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.

forecaster - someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge) predictor, prognosticator, soothsayer astrologer, astrologist - someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon fortune teller, fortuneteller - a person who foretells your personal future illusionist, seer, visionary - a person with unusual powers of foresight

Translations

forecaster [ˈfɔːkɑːstəʳ] N (Econ, Pol, Sport) → pronosticador(a) m/f (Met) → meteorólogo/a m/f

forecaster [ˈfɔː^rkɑːstə^r] n (weather) → météorologiste mf; (economic) → prévisionniste mf
see also weather forecaster

forecaster

n (Met) → Meteorologe m, → Meteorologin f; economic forecaster → Wirtschaftsprognostiker(in) m(f)