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foresight

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IPA /ˈfɔːsaɪt/

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The ability to think about what is likely to happen in the future and prepare for possible needs or problems.

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foresight/ˈfɔːsaɪt/

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Luckily, we had the foresight to pack a torch before leaving home.
Her foresight in saving a backup copy prevented hours of extra work.

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foresight — The ability to think about what is likely to happen in the future and prepare for possible needs or problems.

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The ability to think about what is likely to happen in the future and prepare for possible needs or problems.

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Word origin

Recorded in Middle English as forsight, formed from fore- and sight.

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Useful combinations include show foresight and a lack of foresight.

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