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foresight [ˈfɔːˌsaɪt] n 1. provision for or insight into future problems, needs, etc. 2. the act or ability of foreseeing 3. the act of looking forward 4. (Mathematics & Measurements / Surveying) Surveying a reading taken looking forwards to a new station, esp in levelling from a point of known elevation to a point the elevation of which is to be determined Compare backsight 5. (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) the front sight on a firearm foresighted adj foresightedly adv foresightedness n Foresight of housekeepers: company of housekeepers, 15th century. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
foresight noun forethought, prudence, circumspection, far-sightedness, care, provision, caution, precaution, anticipation, preparedness, prescience, premeditation, prevision (rare) They had the foresight to invest in new technology. neglect, hindsight, carelessness, thoughtlessness, imprudence, lack of foresight, unpreparedness, retrospection, inconsideration Translations foresight [ˈfɔːsaɪt] N → previsión f to have or show foresight → ser previsor or precavido he had the foresight to → tuvo la precaución de ... lack of foresight → imprevisión f, falta f de previsión foresight n → Weitblick m How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It can harmonize, assimilate, and protect the several parts and members, and extend the benefit of its foresight and precautions to each. Soon, however, prudence and foresight drew the young couple from their Eden; it was necessary to work to live. Happily, the architect had foresight to build it strong: the narrow windows are deeply set in the wall, and the corners defended with large jutting stones. |
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