forecast
/ˈfɔːkɑːst/noun
उच्चारण फ़ॉकास्ट
पूर्वानुमान, भविष्यवाणी
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a statement about what will happen in the future, based on the information available now
पूर्वानुमान, भविष्यवाणी
- The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow.
- a forecast of slower growth
- The forecast for the weekend is sunshine.
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- The economist's forecast was too hopeful.
- According to the forecast, temperatures will drop by Friday.
Synonyms prediction prophecy projection prognosis outlook
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to say what you think will happen in the future, based on information
पूर्वानुमान लगाना, भविष्यवाणी करना
- The IMD has forecast a normal monsoon this year.
- Experts forecast that prices will rise.
- Meteorologists forecast heavy rain for the coast.
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- No one could have forecast such a big win.
- The report forecasts that exports will grow by five per cent.
Synonyms predict foresee prophesy project anticipate
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forecast + noun / that-clause
Use forecast with a noun or a that-clause for what you expect to happen.
जो कुछ होने की उम्मीद हो, उसके लिए 'forecast' के साथ noun या that-clause आता है।
- Experts forecast heavy rain on Friday.
- They forecast that prices would rise.
forecast (past form)
The past form of forecast can be forecast or forecasted; forecast is more common.
'Forecast' का past रूप 'forecast' या 'forecasted' हो सकता है; 'forecast' अधिक प्रचलित है।
- The department forecast a good monsoon last year.
a forecast of / for + noun
As a noun, forecast takes of for the thing predicted and for for the place or period.
Noun के रूप में भविष्यवाणी के विषय के लिए 'of' और स्थान या अवधि के लिए 'for' आता है।
- There is a forecast of showers for Mumbai.
- The forecast for tomorrow is clear skies.
be forecast to + verb
The passive be forecast to is common in news reports.
समाचारों में passive रूप 'be forecast to' आम है।
- Growth is forecast to reach seven per cent.
forecast vs prediction
A forecast is based on data; a prediction can be a guess.
'Forecast' आँकड़ों पर आधारित होता है; 'prediction' अनुमान भी हो सकता है।
- The weather forecast is more reliable than a guess.
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adjective + forecast
weatherlong-rangeaccurategloomyoptimistic
- The weather forecast promised a sunny weekend.
verb + forecast
makeissuecheckrevisegive
- The department issued a cyclone forecast.
forecast + noun
errormodelperioddataaccuracy
- Forecast accuracy improved this year.
forecast + that / for
rainsnowgrowthinflationstorms
- Analysts forecast inflation to fall next month.
according to + forecast
according to thecontrary to theas per thedespite thebased on the
- According to the forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
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- The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow.
मौसम पूर्वानुमान के अनुसार कल वर्षा होगी।
- Radhika checked the forecast before planning the picnic.
राधिका ने picnic की योजना बनाने से पहले पूर्वानुमान देखा।
- Economists forecast a slow year for exports.
अर्थशास्त्रियों ने निर्यात के लिए धीमे वर्ष का पूर्वानुमान लगाया।
- The company's sales forecast was too hopeful.
कंपनी की बिक्री का अनुमान बहुत आशावादी था।
- Heavy snow is forecast for the hill stations.
पर्वतीय स्थलों के लिए भारी हिमपात का पूर्वानुमान है।
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✗ The forecast tells that it will rain.
✓ The forecast says that it will rain.
A forecast says or predicts; it does not tell a clause.
पूर्वानुमान 'says' या 'predicts' करता है; 'tells that' नहीं आता।
✗ Weather forecasts is available online.
✓ Weather forecasts are available online.
A plural subject takes are.
Plural subject के साथ 'are' आता है।
✗ He forecasted about the rain.
✓ He forecast the rain.
Forecast is transitive and takes no preposition.
'Forecast' transitive है; इसके साथ preposition नहीं आता।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Forecast, predict and foretell all speak of the future, but the basis differs.
तीनों भविष्य की बात करते हैं, पर आधार अलग है।
To say what will happen, using data, especially for weather or sales.
आँकड़ों के आधार पर, विशेषकर मौसम या बिक्री के लिए, बताना कि क्या होगा।
- They forecast rain.
To say what will happen, with or without data.
आँकड़ों के साथ या बिना, बताना कि क्या होगा।
- He predicted a win.
Literary; to tell the future, as a prophet does.
साहित्यिक; भविष्यवक्ता की तरह भविष्य बताना।
- The sage foretold a war.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
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fore·cast
With fore- (before), not 'for-'; keep the fore- set: forecast, foresee, foretell, forewarn, foreword (a preface, not 'forward').
fore- (पहले) के साथ, 'for-' नहीं; fore- समूह याद रखिए: forecast, foresee, foretell, forewarn, foreword (भूमिका, 'forward' नहीं)।
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Keep apart forecast (based on data), prediction (any statement about the future) and prophecy (by a prophet or religious source).
Forecast (आँकड़ों पर आधारित), prediction (भविष्य के बारे में कोई भी कथन) और prophecy (पैगंबर या धार्मिक स्रोत द्वारा) को अलग रखिए।
§Grammar and usage
Verb forms: forecast, forecast (forecasted is also accepted but forecast is preferred).
Verb forms: forecast, forecast (forecasted भी मान्य है पर forecast पसंद किया जाता है)।
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General knowledge
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues weather forecasts.
भारत मौसम विज्ञान विभाग (IMD) मौसम का पूर्वानुमान जारी करता है।