1
: an act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
Through foresight she could tell what the outcome would be.
2
: provident care : prudence
had the foresight to invest his money wisely
3
: an act of looking forward
also
: a view forward
foresightedly
adverb
foresightedness
noun
Examples of foresight in a Sentence
They had the foresight to invest the money wisely.
His career choice shows a lack of foresight.
Recent Examples on the Web
Anticipating and Preparing for Future Trends Shih’s insights into the future trends impacting the logistics sector, such as diversification strategies and the focus on sustainability, highlight the importance of strategic foresight.
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
This foresight allows for pre-emptive strategy adjustments, ensuring that your service remains relevant and supportive, especially during periods of upheaval or crisis within your clients' operations.
—Nelly Voukaki, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
This tool is a crystal ball for sellers, offering foresight into market trends and consumer preferences.
—Chris Gallagher, The Arizona Republic, 2 Mar. 2024
If awards pundits welcomed the foresight, others — particularly within the British industry — wondered if the U.K.’s most prestigious film awards had aligned a little too closely with their transatlantic equivalent.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 Feb. 2024
Shareholder engagement, strategic foresight, and operational excellence are all concepts that must be carefully considered.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Linda Toupin for foresight and work to maintain the integrity of this historic property.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 7 Mar. 2024
Hunyadi achieved that through a mix of military innovation – including the use of artillery and firearms – the foresight of fortifying Belgrade’s fortress at his own cost, inspired tactics and improvisation.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Feb. 2024
At least through the first 100 pages, Caro has done an excellent job exploring the political power required to build such sweeping public works projects — and also the downsides those project can bring without sufficient foresight and careful study.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2024
William Mullane, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
This foresight allows for pre-emptive strategy adjustments, ensuring that your service remains relevant and supportive, especially during periods of upheaval or crisis within your clients' operations.
—Nelly Voukaki, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
This tool is a crystal ball for sellers, offering foresight into market trends and consumer preferences.
—Chris Gallagher, The Arizona Republic, 2 Mar. 2024
If awards pundits welcomed the foresight, others — particularly within the British industry — wondered if the U.K.’s most prestigious film awards had aligned a little too closely with their transatlantic equivalent.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 Feb. 2024
Shareholder engagement, strategic foresight, and operational excellence are all concepts that must be carefully considered.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Linda Toupin for foresight and work to maintain the integrity of this historic property.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 7 Mar. 2024
Hunyadi achieved that through a mix of military innovation – including the use of artillery and firearms – the foresight of fortifying Belgrade’s fortress at his own cost, inspired tactics and improvisation.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Feb. 2024
At least through the first 100 pages, Caro has done an excellent job exploring the political power required to build such sweeping public works projects — and also the downsides those project can bring without sufficient foresight and careful study.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2024
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“Foresight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foresight. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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foresight
noun
fore·sight
ˈfō(ə)r-ˌsīt 
ˈfȯ(ə)r-
1
: the act or power of foreseeing
2
: care or preparation for the future
had the foresight to invest his money wisely
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