v. t.
He shall forecast his devices against the strongholds. Dan. xi. 24. [ 1913 Webster ]
It is wisdom to consider the end of things before we embark, and to forecast consequences. L'Estrange. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To contrive or plan beforehand. [ 1913 Webster ]
If it happen as I did forecast. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Previous contrivance or determination; predetermination. [ 1913 Webster ]
He makes this difference to arise from the forecast and predetermination of the gods themselves. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
His calm, deliberate forecast better fitted him for the council than the camp. Prescott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who forecast. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The process of calculating and predicting future events, usually based on extrapolation from past experience, and with varying degress of uncertainty.
n. (Naut.)