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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The action of looking forward into the future. Formed by analogy with retrospection. countable, uncommon, uncountable
2. 2
   The act of prospecting for minerals. countable, uncommon, uncountable
3. 3
   A search for archaeological remains, usually using modern technology, for example ground penetrating radar. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

anticipationcontemplationdiscretionforecastforeglimpseprediction

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