forecast

Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

fore·cast (fôrʹkăst', fōrʹ-)v. fore·cast, or fore·cast·ed fore·cast·ing, fore·castsv. tr.
1. To estimate or calculate in advance, especially to predict (weather conditions) by analysis of meteorological data. See Synonyms at predict.
2. To serve as an advance indication of; foreshadow:
price increases that forecast inflation.v. intr.
To calculate or estimate something in advance; predict the future.n.
A prediction, as of coming events or conditions. [Middle English forecasten, to plan beforehand : fore-, fore- + casten, to throw, calculate, prepare; see cast.] fore·castʹa·ble adj.foreʹcast'er n.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  prognosis, calculate, estimate, reckon, count on, figure