Forecasting vs. Foresight
Forecastingnoun
A forecast or prediction.
Forecastingnoun
The process of calculating and predicting future events, usually based on extrapolation from past experience, and with varying degress of uncertainty.
Forecastingnoun
a statement made about the future
Forecasting
Forecasting is the process of making predictions based on past and present data and most commonly by analysis of trends. A commonplace example might be estimation of some variable of interest at some specified future date.
Foresightnoun
The ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.
Foresightnoun
the front sight on a rifle or similar weapon
Foresightnoun
(surveying) a bearing taken forwards towards a new object
Foresightnoun
The act or the power of foreseeing; prescience; foreknowledge.
Foresightnoun
Action in reference to the future; provident care; prudence; wise forethought.
Foresightnoun
Any sight or reading of the leveling staff, except the backsight; any sight or bearing taken by a compass or theodolite in a forward direction.
Foresightnoun
Muzzle sight. See Fore sight, under Fore, a.
Foresightnoun
providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
Foresightnoun
seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing
Foresightnoun
the ability to predict what will happen or be needed in the future
Foresightnoun
the front sight of a gun.
Foresightnoun
a sight taken forwards.
