"foresight" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈfɔrsaɪt/ [US], /ˈfɔːsaɪt/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-foresight.wav [US] Forms: foresight [singular], foresights [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something has foresight, then it has a quality or ability that allows it to foresee.
    Sense id: simple-foresight-en-noun-E-jVfv69
  2. Having foresight also refers to the process of foreseeing.
    Sense id: simple-foresight-en-noun-TTXiwefw
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