Predictions of what the future holds based on past trends and techniques. It comes down to the forecaster’s best guess.

 

"It's already hard to provide health care for our employees and the forecasts only indicate that it will get worse."

 

"Our internal forecasts expect nominal increases in sales on the widget."

 

"The forecasts have changed somewhat post-election."

 

"When it comes to energy price forecasts, there is plenty of diversity at the moment."