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backcast.

To identify the actions required in order to reach a proposed future.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To identify the actions required in order to reach a proposed future.

  2. To change retrospectively; reverse.

    UK · dialectal
Where this word comes from

Blend of back + forecast.

noun
  1. A cast or throw back.

  2. A backward stroke, or a stroke driving one back.

  3. Any discouragement or cause of relapse or failure.

    figuratively
  4. Misfortune; reverse; reversal; a relapse in health or illness; moral backsliding.

    UK · dialectal
  5. Retrospect; hindsight.

    UK · dialectal
  6. backwater

    UK · dialectal
Where this word comes from

Blend of back + forecast.

adj
  1. Retrospective.

    UK · dialectal
Where this word comes from

Blend of back + forecast.

adv
  1. Long ago; in the past.

    UK · dialectal
Where this word comes from

Blend of back + forecast.

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