forecast meaning and definition

FORECAST noun

Definition of forecast (noun)

1. a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
   • synonyms: prognosis

FORECAST verb

Definition of forecast (verb)

1. predict in advance
   • synonyms: calculate
2. judge to be probable
   • synonyms: calculate, count on, estimate, figure, reckon
3. indicate by signs
   • "These signs bode bad news"
   • synonyms: augur, auspicate, betoken, bode, foreshadow, foretell, omen, portend, predict, prefigure, presage, prognosticate