forward-looking

adjective

for·​ward-look·​ing ˈfȯr-wərd-ˌlu̇-kiŋ How to pronounce forward-looking (audio)
: concerned with or planning for the future

Examples of forward-looking in a Sentence

a forward-looking business plan designed to take full advantage of emerging technologies
Recent Examples on the Web Except as required by applicable law, Jaguar does not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise. Charlotte Observer, 21 June 2024 In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, any favorable forward-looking events discussed herein might not be realized and occur. Miami Herald, 20 June 2024 Do Walter and the Dodgers want to wait until California and other forward-looking governments and companies revoke Big Oil’s social license to operate, climate consequences between this moment and then be damned? Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024 Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Sacramento Bee, 19 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for forward-looking 

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Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of forward-looking was in 1800

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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward-looking. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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