Hindcast

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A test of a mathematical model by using data from a past event.
Verb
  1. 1
    To test a mathematical model by using data from a past event.

Etymology

Blend of hind + forecast.

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mathematical model

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