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forecasting

Pronunciation: [ˈfɔrˌkæstɪŋ]

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Learn how to use forecasting in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “future prediction”

(verb) to make a guess about what will happen in the future based on information. It's like when you look at the sky to predict if it will rain or shine later.

Example

The weather experts are forecasting sunny days for the weekend.

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They weren't forecasting any snow this year, but it ended up snowing a lot.

Example

What are the scientists forecasting about the climate next year?

Context: “future prediction”

(noun) a prediction about what will happen in the future. This could be about the weather, economy, or any situation where you try to guess what will come next.

Example

The economic forecast shows that the job market will improve next year.

Example

The forecast for the school bake sale did not predict any sales due to bad weather, but we had a great turnout.

Example

What does the latest forecast say about the weather for our field trip?

How to pronounce forecasting

Pronunciation: [ˈfɔrˌkæstɪŋ]

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