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Foresight

//ˈfɔɹsaɪt// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The ability, or the due use of one's ability, to foresee or prepare wisely for the future. countable, uncountable

    "Near-synonym: forethought"

  2. 2
    providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future wordnet
  3. 3
    The ability to foresee future events in a supernatural or paranormal way, such as psychically. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing wordnet
  5. 5
    The front sight on a firearm (e.g., rifle, handgun). countable, uncountable

    "Holonym: iron sights"

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  1. 6
    A bearing taken forwards towards a new object. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From Middle English forsight, forsyght, forsichte (since 14th c.), a calque from providentia equivalent to fore- + sight. Compare Scots foresicht (“foresight”), Saterland Frisian Foarsicht (“caution”), West Frisian foarútsjoch (“foresight”), Dutch voorzicht (“foresight”), German Vorsicht (“caution; care; attention”).

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