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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
Translations
foresight [ˈfɔːsaɪt] nprevisión f
foresight [ˈfɔːsaɪt] nprévoyance f
foresight [ˈfɔːsaɪt] nVoraussicht f, Weitblick m
foresight [ˈfɔːsaɪt] nprevidenza


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