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.
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Your foresight and work ethic will put you in a leadership position when dealing with friends, family and concerns.
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Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
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Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
Built on the principles of innovation, resilience, and strategic foresight, Calibre Mining soared to prominence in the mining industry.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for foresight
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“Foresight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foresight. Accessed 28 May. 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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