
Forecast
Future Events
Use 'forecast' when talking about events that are expected to happen.
The company forecasts increased profits next year.
Non-Physical Prediction
It's common to use 'forecast' for non-physical predictions like market trends, not just weather.
Experts forecast a rise in tech jobs.
Use with Caution
'Forecast' implies a calculated guess; it's more than a spontaneous prediction.
After analysis, we forecast a busy holiday season.
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