Predict vs. Forecast

Predictverb

(transitive) To make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a future event on the basis of knowledge and reasoning; to prophesy a future event on the basis of mystical knowledge or power.

Predictverb

To imply.

Predictverb

(intransitive) To make predictions.

Predictverb

To direct a ranged weapon against a target by means of a predictor.

Predictnoun

(obsolete) A prediction.

Predictverb

To tell or declare beforehand; to foretell; to prophesy; to presage; as, to predict misfortune; to predict the return of a comet.

Predictnoun

A prediction.

Predictverb

make a prediction about; tell in advance;

Predictverb

indicate by signs;

Forecastverb

To estimate how something will be in the future.

Forecastverb

(obsolete) To contrive or plan beforehand.

Forecastnoun

An estimation of a future condition.

Forecastnoun

A prediction of the weather.

Forecastnoun

(betting) Exacta.

Forecastverb

To plan beforehand; to scheme; to project.

Forecastverb

To foresee; to calculate beforehand, so as to provide for; as, to forecast the weather; to forecast prices.

Forecastverb

To contrive or plan beforehand.

Forecastnoun

Previous contrivance or determination; predetermination.

Forecastnoun

A calculation predicting future events; the foresight of consequences, and provision against them; prevision; premeditation; as, the weather forecast.

Forecastnoun

a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop

Forecastverb

predict in advance

Forecastverb

judge to be probable

Forecastverb

indicate by signs;

Forecastverb

predict or estimate (a future event or trend)

Forecastnoun

a calculation or estimate of future events, especially coming weather or a financial trend.