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foresight

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fore·sight  (fôrst, fr-)
n.
1. Perception of the significance and nature of events before they have occurred.
2. Care in providing for the future; prudence. See Synonyms at prudence.
3. The act of looking forward.

foresighted adj.
foresighted·ly adv.
foresighted·ness n.
foresightful adj.

foresight
Noun
1. the ability to anticipate and provide for future needs
2. the front sight on a firearm

Foresight of housekeepers: company of housekeepers, 15th century.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.foresight - providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
providence - the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources
2.foresight - seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing
knowing - a clear and certain mental apprehension

foresight
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Spanish foresight [ˈfɔːsaɪt] nprevisión f
French foresight [ˈfɔːsaɪt] nprévoyance f
German foresight [ˈfɔːsaɪt] nVoraussicht f, Weitblick m
Italian foresight [ˈfɔːsaɪt] nprevidenza

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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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