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forecasting

American  
[fawr-kast-ing, fohr-, -kahst-ing] / ˈfɔrˌkæst ɪŋ, ˈfoʊr-, -ˌkɑst ɪŋ /

noun

plural

forecastings
  1. the act of making predictions about the future based on currently available information.


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Figma also raised its full-year guidance, forecasting revenue between $1.422 billion and $1.428 billion, up from its February guidance calling for sales ranging from $1.366 billion and $1.374 billion.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Researchers say these insights could improve future volcanic hazard forecasting.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

"The way I like to think about it is it's like the UK Met Office but rather than forecasting weather across the UK, it forecasts air quality across Europe," she said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

In the immediate aftermath of the Lakers’ 23-point loss on Saturday, James wasn’t in a forecasting mood.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

“I am Dr. Karlsson, and I work with the Level Fours who have forecasting marvels. But Headmarveller Rivera asked me to speak to you. Can you tell me a bit about the things you knit?”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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