Foresight

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Foresight

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

FOR-syte  /ˈfɔːsaɪt/

Definition

The ability to predict or anticipate future events and plan for them; careful thought for the future.

Plain meaning

Foresight is the ability to think ahead and plan for what is coming — to see problems or opportunities before they arrive.

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Neutral to formal. Highly valued in professional, strategic, and intellectual contexts.