forecast

noun

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

Similar word(s): prognosis

Definition categories: communication, forecasting, foretelling, prediction, prognostication

verb

1. predict in advance

Similar word(s): calculate

Definition categories: communication, anticipate, call, forebode, foretell, predict, prognosticate, promise

2. judge to be probable

Similar word(s): calculate, estimate, figure, reckon

Definition categories: cognition, evaluate, judge

3. indicate, as with a sign or an omen

Similar word(s): augur, auspicate, betoken, bode, foreshadow, foretell, omen, portend, predict, prefigure, presage, prognosticate

Definition categories: communication, bespeak, betoken, indicate, point, signal