forecasting
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the activity of predicting what will happen in the future using data.
the act or process of making predictions about future events, typically in a professional or scientific context.
Simple“Accurate weather forecasting helps farmers decide when to plant their crops.”
In context“The company's financial forecasting proved overly optimistic, leading to a significant budget shortfall by the end of the third quarter.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun when referring to the field or practice.
Teacher's tipWhile 'forecast' is the specific prediction, 'forecasting' refers to the ongoing process or the professional field itself.
Synonyms
“At times of rapid change, forecasting is difficult.”
“Yet forecasting community needs can be difficult in times of rapid change or crisis because of limited resources and restricted access to data.”