What does "futurology" mean?

The scientific forecasting of future trends in science, technology or society

Futurology

Common synonyms include: forecasting, futures research, futures studies, futurism, futuristics, planning for the future.

noun

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Noun

1
The scientific forecasting of future trends in science, technology or society uncountable, usually
2
the study or prediction of future developments on the basis of existing conditions wordnet

"The study of futurology was his forte."

From future + -ology.