forecaster

Everyday

1. A person who says what will probably happen, especially a weather forecaster who predicts the weather. tree →
2. Someone who predicts money or business changes. tree →

In the lessons

On TV and radio, the weather forecaster tells us about rain, sun and storms using maps and science. In science lessons on weather, forecasts use data from satellites and weather stations. Forecasts are predictions, not certainties.

Examples

• The forecaster said it would rain tomorrow. tree →
• Weather forecasters use satellite pictures. tree →
• The forecaster warned of a storm. tree →
• She wants to be a TV weather forecaster. tree →
• Forecasters are sometimes wrong. tree →
• The forecaster predicted a hot weekend. tree →

Note

Countable. Verb: forecast (past: forecast or forecasted). A forecast is a probable guess; «70% chance of rain» does not mean it will rain for 70% of the day.