forecast

 
Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːkɑːst/

verb (past and past participle forecast or forecasted)

[with object]
  • predict or estimate (a future event or trend): rain is forecast for Scotland [with object and infinitive]: coal consumption in Europe is forecast to increase

noun

  • a calculation or estimate of future events, especially coming weather or a financial trend.

Derivatives

forecaster

noun