"forecaster" meaning in English

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          "sense": "A person who predicts future outcomes based on current and past evidence.",
          "word": "kaimatapae"
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          "sense": "A person who predicts future outcomes based on current and past evidence.",
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          "sense": "A person who predicts future outcomes based on current and past evidence.",
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      "code": "mi",
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      "word": "kaimatapae"
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