1
: an act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
Through foresight she could tell what the outcome would be.
2
: provident care : prudence
had the foresight to invest his money wisely
3
: an act of looking forward
also
: a view forward
foresightedly
adverb
foresightedness
noun
Examples of foresight in a Sentence
They had the foresight to invest the money wisely.
His career choice shows a lack of foresight.
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Kris Qiu, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
With many organizations around the globe turning to AI for a competitive advantage, AI Tech Solutions has positioned itself to offer the innovation, skill, and foresight that will ensure success in the years to come.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Industry experts say Taiwan grew its own semiconductor industry organically through a combination of foresight, hard work and investment.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Look on the sunny side of life — endless opportunities to flourish based on skill, foresight, industry, and ambition.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Foresight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foresight. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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foresight
noun
fore·sight
ˈfō(ə)r-ˌsīt 
ˈfȯ(ə)r-
1
: the act or power of foreseeing
2
: care or preparation for the future
had the foresight to invest his money wisely
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