forward-looking

adjective

for·​ward-look·​ing ˈfȯr-wərd-ˌlu̇-kiŋ How to pronounce forward-looking (audio)
: concerned with or planning for the future

Examples of forward-looking in a Sentence

a forward-looking business plan designed to take full advantage of emerging technologies
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For fintechs, PSPs, and forward-looking financial institutions, the message is clear: the time to build scalable, secure digital asset operations is now. Tony Bradley, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 The filing also includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025 Some grilles conceal forward-looking sensors that contribute to the car's suite of advanced driver assistance systems. Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025 This authority would mobilize public and private capital to provide creative financing options — such as a revolving loan fund — to develop affordable neighborhoods, build clean energy systems, and invest in other forward-looking projects. Dave Young, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forward-looking

Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of forward-looking was in 1800

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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward-looking. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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