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forecast

[/ˈfɔːrkæst/]
noun/verbpl: forecasts
previsão
1. (noun) A prediction or estimate of future events, especially weather conditions or economic trends
The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow.
A previsão do tempo prevê chuva amanhã.
2. (verb) To predict or estimate something that will happen in the future
Analysts forecast economic growth next year.
Analistas preveem crescimento econômico no próximo ano.
3. (noun) An advance estimate of costs, sales, or other financial metrics
The company released its quarterly sales forecast.
A empresa divulgou sua previsão de vendas trimestral.
Synonyms
predictionprojectionestimateprognosis

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
previsão
Most common term used in Brazil for weather and general predictions
General Brazilian
prognóstico
Used for medical or detailed predictions
Portugal
previsão
Standard term in Portugal
Portugal
perspectiva
Used for business forecasts and outlooks

Related Idioms & Phrases

forecast the future
weather forecast
sales forecast
economic forecast
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