Weather Forecasting Vocabulary

noun a statement about what will happen in the future, based on evidence or experience

verb to predict or estimate a future event or trend

• Forecasting plays a crucial role in strategic planning for businesses.
• We use forecasting to predict future trends and make informed decisions.
• I'm not sure about the weather forecast, it's always changing.
• She is like a human forecasting machine, always able to predict people's behavior.

noun a warning or indication of a future event

• It is always wise to provide a forewarning before implementing any major changes in the company.
• Just a heads up, I'll be giving a forewarning about the upcoming project deadlines in our next meeting.
• I'll shoot you a forewarning text before I drop by your place tonight.
• The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were a forewarning of the impending storm.

adjective having a high probability of occurring or being true

• Based on the data analysis, it is likely that the company will experience a decrease in profits next quarter.
• I think it's likely that we'll have to reschedule the meeting due to the weather forecast.
• She's likely gonna be late again, she's always running behind.
• The chances of him winning the lottery are about as likely as finding a needle in a haystack.

adjective describing or indicating something that predicts or foretells future events or outcomes

• The company used predictive analytics to forecast future sales trends.
• The weather app uses predictive technology to tell you if it's going to rain.
• I can totally predict that she's going to bail on us tonight.
• His predictive instincts told him that trouble was looming ahead.

adjective likely to happen or be true

adverb used to indicate the likelihood of something happening or being true

• Based on the data analysis, it is probably safe to assume that the new product will be successful.
• I'll probably be a few minutes late to the meeting, sorry!
• He's probably gonna bail on us tonight, he always does.
• She's probably carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders with all the responsibilities she has.

verb to forecast or predict future events or trends

• The meteorologist used advanced technology to prognosticate the weather for the upcoming week.
• I can't predict the future, but I'll try to prognosticate what might happen.
• I'm no fortune teller, but let me try to prognosticate the outcome.
• She could always prognosticate the mood of the room just by walking in.

noun a person who forecasts or predicts future events or trends

• The prognosticator used various data and analysis to predict future market trends.
• The weather prognosticator says it's going to rain tomorrow.
• I heard that self-proclaimed sports prognosticator got all his predictions wrong last season.
• She was known as the office prognosticator because she always seemed to know what would happen next.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective describes a noun or pronoun

• There is only a small chance of success without proper planning.
• I have a small chance of getting tickets to the concert, but I'll try anyway.
• There's a small chance we'll get caught, so let's just go for it.
• In the vast ocean of possibilities, there's only a small chance of finding true love.

adjective A word that describes or gives more information about a noun, in this case, 'unpleasant' describes something that is not pleasing or enjoyable.

• The unpleasant smell coming from the garbage bin needed to be addressed immediately.
• I had an unpleasant experience at the restaurant last night.
• I can't stand her, she's so unpleasant.
• The tension in the room was thick and unpleasant, like a dark cloud hanging over us.