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The definition of foresight is the ability to see or plan for what will happen in the future.

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An example of foresight is guessing what will happen in the stock market.
An example of foresight is knowing to save money into a emergency fund in case you lose your job.

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See foresight in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

1. the act of foreseeing
2. the power to foresee
a looking forward
thoughtful regard or provision for the future; prudent forethought

Origin: ME, prob. transl. of L providentia

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See foresight in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Perception of the significance and nature of events before they have occurred.
Care in providing for the future; prudence. See Synonyms at prudence.
The act of looking forward.

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foreˈsightˌed adjective

foreˈsightˌed·ly adverb

foreˈsightˌed·ness noun

foreˈsightˌful adjective

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