forecaster — a person who predicts or estimates future events, especially weather conditions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who predicts or estimates future events, especially weather conditions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrkæstər/
Example Sentences
- The TV forecaster said it would be sunny, but I brought an umbrella anyway because he's wrong 50% of the time.
- Economic forecasters are like fortune tellers with fancy degrees.
- The financial forecaster accurately predicted the market crash six months in advance.
forecaster
NOUN[/ˈfɔːrkæstər/]
a person who predicts or estimates future events, especially weather conditions
The forecaster points at swirling storm clouds on the weather map.
The forecaster predicts sunshine while the broadcaster reports disaster!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English elements combining 'fore' (before, ahead) and 'cast' (to throw or project). It originally referred to one who throws their vision forward, metaphorically casting sight into the future to predict or anticipate events.
Breakdown
fore- (before, ahead) + cast (to throw, project) + -er (agent noun, one who performs an action). The compound literally means 'one who casts/throws ahead' or 'one who projects forward.'
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📝Examples
“The TV forecaster said it would be sunny, but I brought an umbrella anyway because he's wrong 50% of the time.”
“Economic forecasters are like fortune tellers with fancy degrees.”
“The financial forecaster accurately predicted the market crash six months in advance.”
“She became a renowned climate forecaster after years of studying atmospheric patterns.”
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