| forecast | 1. Previous contrivance or determination; predetermination. "He makes this difference to arise from the forecast and predetermination of the gods themselves." (Addison) 2. Foresight of consequences, and provision against them; prevision; premeditation. "His calm, deliberate forecast better fitted him for the council than the camp." (Prescott) (06 Mar 1998) |
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| forecasting | The prediction or projection of the nature of future problems or existing conditions based upon the extrapolation or interpretation of existing scientific data or by the application of scientific methodology. (12 Dec 1998) |