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fore·sight

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NOUN:

Perception of the significance and nature of events before they have occurred.
Care in providing for the future; prudence. See Synonyms at prudence.
The act of looking forward.

OTHER FORMS:
foresighted(Adjective), foresighted·ly(Adverb), foresighted·ness(Noun), foresightful(Adjective)

Thesaurus: synonyms for foresight

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