Definition of forecast

• v. t. - To plan beforehand; to scheme; to project.
• v. t. - To foresee; to calculate beforehand, so as to provide for.
• v. i. - To contrive or plan beforehand.
• n. - Previous contrivance or determination; predetermination.
• n. - Foresight of consequences, and provision against them; prevision; premeditation.