Definitions for: Foresight

[n] providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
[n] knowing in advance; foreseeing

Webster (1913) Definition: Fore"sight`, n.
1. The act or the power of foreseeing; prescience;
foreknowledge. --Milton.

2. Action in reference to the future; provident care;
prudence; wise forethought.

This seems an unseasonable foresight. --Milton.

A random expense, without plan or foresight.
--Burke.

3. (Surv.) Any sight or reading of the leveling staff, except
the backsight; any sight or bearing taken by a compass or
theodolite in a forward direction.

4. (Gun.) Muzzle sight. See Fore sight, under Fore, a.

Synonyms: foresightedness, foresightfulness, prevision

See Also: knowing, providence

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