farseeing


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far·see·ing

 (fär′sē′ĭng)
adj.
1. Prudent; foresighted.
2. Able to see far; keen-sighted.
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far•see•ing

(ˈfɑrˈsi ɪŋ)

adj.
farsighted.
[1840–50]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.farseeing - capable of seeing to a great distance
eagle-eyed, longsighted, keen-sighted
farsighted, presbyopic - able to see distant objects clearly
2.farseeing - planning prudently for the future; "large goals that required farsighted policies"; "took a long view of the geopolitical issues"
foresighted, foresightful, prospicient, farsighted, longsighted, long
provident - providing carefully for the future; "wild squirrels are provident"; "a provident father plans for his children's education"
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