What is the meaning of forecast?

noun

A prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop.
- synonyms: prognosis

verb

Predict in advance.
- synonyms: calculate
Judge to be probable.
- synonyms: calculate, estimate, reckon, count on, figure
Indicate by signs.
- usage: "These signs bode bad news"
- synonyms: bode, portend, auspicate, prognosticate, omen, presage, betoken, foreshadow, augur, foretell, prefigure, predict

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