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foresight definition
fore·sight (fôr′sīt′)
noun
- the act of foreseeing
- the power to foresee
- a looking forward
- thoughtful regard or provision for the future; prudent forethought
Etymology: ME, prob. transl. of L providentia
Related Forms:
- foresighted fore′·sight′ed adjective
- foresightedly fore′·sight′ed·ly adverb
- foresightedness fore′·sight′ed·ness noun
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