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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Gail Matillo, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
Some of it is good foresight, but that's how any company works.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
By normalizing these conversations and implementing supportive policies, companies can not only retain their top talent but also set an example of how to lead with empathy and foresight.
—Christine Schuster, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The programming examined the region and the work done over the past decade, as well as looking ahead to amplifying regional perspectives with thought, foresight, and a focus issues related to funding.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for foresight
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“Foresight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foresight. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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