forecast
gb/fˈɔɹkˌæst/ us/fˈɔɹkˌæst/
A2
Engels
~ 2700
előre jelez, előrejelzés
WERKWOORD
B1
1
előre jelez
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
to forecast [something]
Economists forecast a rise in unemployment next year.
A közgazdászok a munkanélküliség növekedését jelzik előre jövőre.
The company is forecasting strong sales for the next quarter.
A cég a következő negyedévre magas eladásokat jelez előre.
Experts forecast that the storm will reach the coast by midnight.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
They forecast rain for tomorrow.
Holnapra esőt jeleznek előre.
The bank forecasts higher prices next year.
A bank jövőre magasabb árakat jelez előre.
Experts forecast more people will use trains.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'forecast' with 'foresee'; 'foresee' is more about personal vision or awareness, while 'forecast' is often based on data and analysis.
Betekenis
Predict future events or trends
Woordcombinaties
forecast demand
|forecast sales
|forecast growth
|forecast results
|forecast earnings
Synoniemen
predict (General term for saying what will happen; 'forecast' often implies use of data or analysis.)
Antoniemen
ignore (Not to consider or make any statement about the future.)
Thema's
weather
|business
|planning
|communication
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
To say what you think will happen in the future by looking at information you have now.
To say what you think will happen in the future, especially based on known facts or data.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
A2
2
előrejelzés
B1
The weather forecast says it will snow tomorrow.
Az időjárás-előrejelzés szerint holnap havazni fog.
Their economic forecast predicts slow growth this year.
Gazdasági előrejelzésük lassú növekedést jelez erre az évre.
According to the sales forecast, profits will increase by 10%.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I saw the weather forecast on TV.
A tévében láttam az időjárás-előrejelzést.
The forecast says it will be sunny.
Az előrejelzés szerint napos lesz az idő.
Our company made a forecast for next year.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'forecast' (noun) with 'outlook'; 'outlook' can be broader and less data-driven.
Betekenis
Prediction about the future
Woordcombinaties
weather forecast
|economic forecast
|sales forecast
|market forecast
Synoniemen
prediction (More general; 'forecast' often implies systematic analysis or data.)
Antoniemen
retrospective (Looking back at past events rather than forward to future events.)
Thema's
weather
|business
|planning
|communication
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
A statement about what will probably happen in the future, using information we have now.
A statement about what is likely to happen in the future, made using available information.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
forecast
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹkˌæst/
US/fˈɔɹkˌæst/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
fore - cast (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (fore)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: forecast
- Plural: forecasts
Verb
- Base: forecast
- 3rd Person Singular: forecasts
- Present Participle: forecasting
- Past: forecasted
- Past Participle: forecast
Woordfamilie
Forms
forecasts
noun
forecasting
verb
forecasted
verb
Core family
forecaster
noun
Highlights
- Irregular past participle: forecast Verb
Uitdrukkingen
economic forecast
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk fˈɔɹkˌæst/
fixed phrase
Prediction of future economic trends
A report that says how the economy will probably change in the future.
Voorbeelden
- The economic forecast suggests slower growth next year.
- Government officials are reviewing the latest economic forecast.
sales forecast
1/sˈeɪlz fˈɔɹkˌæst/
fixed phrase
Prediction of future sales figures
A guess, based on information, about how much a company will sell in the future.
Voorbeelden
- The sales forecast shows a 15% increase for the holiday season.
- Management used last year's data to create this quarter's sales forecast.
weather forecast
1/wˈɛðɚ fˈɔɹkˌæst/
fixed phrase
Prediction of future weather conditions
A report that says what the weather will probably be like in the next hours or days.
Voorbeelden
- I always check the weather forecast before planning a picnic.
- The weather forecast predicts heavy rain this weekend.