forecast
US /ˈfɔːr.kæst/
UK /ˈfɔːr.kæst/
1.
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially weather or a financial trend
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The weather forecast predicts rain for tomorrow.
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The economic forecast for next year is positive.
1.
to predict or estimate (a future event or trend)
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Experts forecast a rise in interest rates.
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It's difficult to forecast the exact impact of these changes.