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Common collocations with forecast in American Collocation

forecast noun countable

US /ˈfɔrˌkæst/

correct or realistic

accurate
correct
exact
realistic
reliable

Whether or not it is an accurate forecast of future scenarios is yet to be seen.

that something good will happen

good
optimistic

In 2000 violence erupted again, despite optimistic forecasts of peace by the president.

that something bad will happen

dire
gloomy
grim
pessimistic
poor

Many newspaper headlines concentrated on the gloomy economic forecasts.

incorrect

inaccurate
wrong

Most forecasts turn out to be inaccurate.

long-term/short-term

long-range
long-term
short-range
short-term

The rain is starting now , but long-range forecasts predict more sunshine in the second half of August.

types of forecast

economic
financial
meteorological

It is important to note the reasons why economic forecasts are so inaccurate.

cash-flow
inflation
profit
sales
traffic
weather

Your sales forecasts should be as realistic as possible.

make a forecast

give
issue
make
prepare
present
produce
provide

It is not possible at the moment to make an exact forecast.

change a forecast

adjust
revise
update

The International Monetary Fund has revised downwards its growth forecast for the area.

raise a forecast

improve
raise

The company raised its forecast for operating profits this year.

reduce a forecast

downgrade
lower
reduce

We are concerned that a low return could reduce savings forecasts.

be the same as/more than a forecast

be in line with
exceed
meet

These traffic figures are in line with the forecasts in our master plan.

Sales so far have exceeded initial forecasts.