foreseeable
Americanadjective
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as far as can be seen.
Our objective is to make travel around the city quick, easy, and trouble-free for the foreseeable future.
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able to be known or seen in advance.
A key finding was that the fire was foreseeable, and both the mine owner and the regulatory agencies could have prevented it from occurring.
Usage
What does foreseeable mean? If something is foreseeable, it means it can be predicted or identified in advance.Foreseeable is the adjective form of the verb foresee, which means to see or know beforehand.Foreseeable is often used in the phrase the foreseeable future, referring to the span of time in the near future about which reasonable assumptions can be made.Example: Unfortunately, due to the road closure we’ll be taking the detour for the foreseeable future.
Other Word Forms
- foreseeability noun
- unforeseeable adjective
- unforeseeableness noun
- unforeseeably adverb
Etymology
Origin of foreseeable
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, Serhant revealed that he is “excited” to have Cameron by his side in the real estate industry for the foreseeable future.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
“I see Apple being able to weather the current pressures at least for the foreseeable future,” said Bourne, the eMarketer analyst.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
The overhang around the partnership renewal with Amex “is behind them for the foreseeable future,” the analyst added.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
While higher gas prices could boost the appeal of EVs, the policy challenges they face in the U.S. make hybrids a more likely beneficiary for the foreseeable future.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Pretoria Local would be our home for the foreseeable future.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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