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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 [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
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
Translations
foresight [ˈfɔːsaɪt] Nprevisión f
to have or show foresightser previsor or precavido
he had the foresight totuvo la precaución de ...
lack of foresightimprevisión f, falta f de previsión
foresight [ˈfɔːrsaɪt] nprévoyance f
foresight
nWeitblick m
foresight [ˈfɔːˌsaɪt] nprevidenza
foresight [ˈfɔːˌsaɪt] 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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