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
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The administration’s explicit embrace of digital assets as integral components of national economic strategy reflects a forward-looking vision. Sandy Carter, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 These would allow electricity grid operators to plan in a forward-looking way, taking into account the market trends of key technologies, such as growth in renewables and battery storage, Petrovich explained. April Roach, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025 The forward-looking vision for the business led most investors to ignore Genius’ mixed results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024 reported Tuesday. Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2025 Barth and his crew have made other kinds of games, including a forward-looking visual novel about AI, Eliza, and multiplayer card battler Nerts!. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forward-looking

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 11 Mar. 2025.

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