forecaster

fore·cast

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fawr-kast, -kahst, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌkæst, -ˌkɑst, ˈfoʊr-/
- /ˈfɔː.kɑː.stər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr-kast, -kahst, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌkæst, -ˌkɑst, ˈfoʊr-/

Definitions of forecaster word

verb with object forecaster to predict (a future condition or occurrence); calculate in advance: to forecast a heavy snowfall; to forecast lower interest rates. 1
verb with object forecaster to serve as a prediction of; foreshadow. 1
verb with object forecaster to contrive or plan beforehand; prearrange. 1
verb without object forecaster to conjecture beforehand; make a prediction. 1
verb without object forecaster to plan or arrange beforehand. 1
noun forecaster a prediction, especially as to the weather. 1

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Origin of forecaster

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English (noun) plan. See fore-, cast

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Parts of speech for Forecaster

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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forecaster popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for forecaster

noun forecaster

seer — a unit of weight in India, varying in value but usually 1/40 of a maund: the government ser is divided into 80 tolas of 180 English grains and equals nearly 2 pounds 1 ounce avoirdupois (950 grams).
astrologer — An astrologer is a person who uses astrology to try to tell you things about your character and your future.
soothsayer — a person who professes to foretell events.
prophet — a person who speaks for God or a deity, or by divine inspiration.
meteorologist — the science dealing with the atmosphere and its phenomena, including weather and climate.

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