forecasted

Forecasted is the past tense and past participle of the verb forecast. It denotes the act of predicting or estimating a future condition or event, typically using data, models, or expert judgment. The term is used in fields such as meteorology, economics, business planning, and risk assessment.

Usage notes: Both forecasted and forecast can function as the past tense in modern English. Forecasted is particularly common in American English and technical writing where explicit past tense is preferred. In British English, forecast is frequently used as the past tense as well, though forecasted appears in formal or American-influenced texts. Examples: The weather service forecasted rain for the weekend. Analysts forecasted higher demand next year. The report forecasts a modest growth in profits this quarter.

Etymology and history: The verb forecast is formed from for- (forward) and cast (to throw or project forward). The word has been in use since the 16th century; the noun forecast predates the verb. The past tense can be forecasted or forecast, depending on author preference and regional style.

See also: forecast, prediction, projection, prognosis, weather forecast.