Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with forecast in American Collocation
forecast
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
correct or realistic
Whether or not it is an accurate forecast of future scenarios is yet to be seen.
that something good will happen
In 2000 violence erupted again, despite optimistic forecasts of peace by the president.
that something bad will happen
Many newspaper headlines concentrated on the gloomy economic forecasts.
incorrect
Most forecasts turn out to be inaccurate.
long-term/short-term
The rain is starting now , but long-range forecasts predict more sunshine in the second half of August.
types of forecast
It is important to note the reasons why economic forecasts are so inaccurate.
Your sales forecasts should be as realistic as possible.
make a forecast
It is not possible at the moment to make an exact forecast.
change a forecast
The International Monetary Fund has revised downwards its growth forecast for the area.
raise a forecast
The company raised its forecast for operating profits this year.
reduce a forecast
We are concerned that a low return could reduce savings forecasts.
be the same as/more than a forecast
These traffic figures are in line with the forecasts in our master plan.
Sales so far have exceeded initial forecasts.