Word
forecasted
Phoneticsfore·cast·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɔɹˌkæstɪd/
UK/fˈɔːkɑːstɪd/
Definition
v. the past form of 'forecast'; to say what you think will happen in the future, using information you have now.
v. the past tense and past participle of 'forecast'; to predict a future event, trend, or condition on the basis of data, calculation, or expert judgement.
Examples
“They forecast rain for the weekend.”
“The weather service forecasted heavy snow for tomorrow morning.”
“Economists had forecasted steady growth for the region, but rising energy costs forced them to revise their outlook by autumn.”
Examples
simple
“They forecast rain for the weekend.”
contextual
“The weather service forecasted heavy snow for tomorrow morning.”
complex
“Economists had forecasted steady growth for the region, but rising energy costs forced them to revise their outlook by autumn.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “forecasted” in context.
Verb
01. forecasted demand
“The company forecasted demand for electric cars this year.”
verb + noun
02. forecasted growth
“The bank forecasted growth of 2% for the next year.”
verb + noun
03. forecasted profit
“The report forecasted profit despite rising costs.”
verb + noun
04. forecasted rain
“They forecasted rain for the holiday weekend.”
verb + noun
05. had forecasted
“They had forecasted higher sales before the launch failed.”
aux + verb
Adjective
06. accurately forecasted
“Analysts accurately forecasted the rise in house prices last year.”
adv + verb
07. correctly forecasted
“She correctly forecasted the election result months in advance.”
adv + verb
Noun
08. forecasted by analyst
“The deficit was forecasted by analysts before the budget.”
verb + prep + noun
09. forecasted for weekend
“Snow was forecasted for the weekend in the north.”
verb + prep + noun
10. accurately forecasted election result
“Polls accurately forecasted the election result last November.”
11. forecasted strong demand for housing
“Experts forecasted strong demand for housing in the city.”
12. had forecasted higher profits
“The firm had forecasted higher profits before costs increased.”
Usage
Both 'forecast' and 'forecasted' are accepted as past tense and past participle; 'forecast' is more common, especially in British English.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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