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fore·thought
(fôr′thôt′)n.
Deliberation, consideration, or planning for the future; foresight.
fore′thought′ful adj.
fore′thought′ful·ly adv.
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forethought
(ˈfɔːˌθɔːt)n
1. advance consideration or deliberation
2. thoughtful anticipation of future events
foreˈthoughtful adj
foreˈthoughtfully adv
foreˈthoughtfulness n
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fore•thought
(ˈfɔrˌθɔt, ˈfoʊr-)n.
1. thoughtful provision beforehand; provident care; prudence.
2. a thinking of something beforehand; previous consideration; anticipation.
[1250–1300]
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Noun | 1. | forethought - planning or plotting in advance of acting planning, preparation, provision - the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening; "his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties" |
2. | forethought - judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care" judiciousness - good judgment |
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forethought
noun anticipation, foresight, providence, far-sightedness, provision, precaution, prudence With a little forethought many accidents could be avoided.
neglect, carelessness, impulsiveness, imprudence, unpreparedness, inconsideration
neglect, carelessness, impulsiveness, imprudence, unpreparedness, inconsideration
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forethought
nounThe exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters:
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Translations
تَرَوٍّ، تَفْكير عن المُسْتَقْبَل
prozíravostrozmysl
forudseenhedomtanke
framsÿni; fyrirhyggja
išankstinis apgalvojimas
tālredzība
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forethought
n → Vorbedacht m
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forethought
(ˈfoːθoːt) noun thought about, or concern for, the future. They acted without sufficient forethought.
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