Definition

A person who predicts or estimates future events, especially related to weather or economic conditions.

Example

The forecaster predicted rain for the weekend.

Conversation

Did you hear what the forecaster said about the weekend weather?

Yeah, they mentioned it's going to rain all Saturday.

I hope the forecaster is wrong this time!

Me too! I had plans for a picnic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Forecaster → It is formed from "fore-" (meaning before) and "cast" (from Old English *casten*, meaning to throw or to predict). The word "forecaster" refers to someone who predicts or throws forward information about future weather conditions.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'throws forward' ('cast') predictions about what will happen 'before' ('fore-') — that's why a forecaster is someone who predicts the future.

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