forethought

noun

Meaning

Careful consideration of what will be needed or what might happen in the future.

Examples

With a little more forethought, we could have avoided this entire logistical nightmare.
His success was not due to luck, but to the meticulous forethought he applied to every project.

Synonyms: care, planning, foresight, premeditation

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forethought

noun

Pronunciation: ˈfɔːrθɔːt

Definition

Careful consideration of what will be needed or what might happen in the future.

Examples

With a little more forethought, we could have avoided this entire logistical nightmare.
His success was not due to luck, but to the meticulous forethought he applied to every project.
The architect showed great forethought by including extra storage space in the original design.

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