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Definition forecast in British English

forecast noun

[countable] noun
/ˈfɔː(r)kɑːst/
1

a statement about what is likely to happen, based on available information and usually relating to the weather, business, or the economy

Example

The weather forecast is for a dry sunny day tomorrow.

Example

sales forecasts

Example

The Treasury's forecast assumes that inflation will remain below 3%.

Example

The UN has revised its forecast of global grain production.

Definition forecast in British English