Forecasting — synonyms, definition

1. forecasting (Noun)

foretelling prediction prognostication

forecasting (Noun) — A statement made about the future.

statement divination extropy forecast fortunetelling horoscope meteorology prognosis prophecy weather forecasting

2. forecasting (Verb)

auguring auspicating betokening boding calculating counting on estimating figuring foreshadowing foretokening omening portending predicting prefiguring presaging prognosticating reckoning

forecasting (Verb) — Predict in advance.

forecasting (Verb) — Judge to be probable.

forecasting (Verb) — Be a sign of something to come, esp. something important or bad. ex. "These signs forecast bad news"

anticipating bespeaking betokening calling evaluating foreboding foretelling indicating judging passing judgment pointing predicting prognosticating promising signaling allowing bearing in mind foreshowing taking into account threatening