forecasting, foretelling, prediction, prognostication - a statement made about the future

financial forecast - a forecast of the expected financial position and the results of operations and cash flows based on expected conditions

weather forecast, weather outlook - a forecast of the weather

forebode, predict, prognosticate, foretell, promise, anticipate, call - make a prediction about; tell in advance; "Call the outcome of an election"

judge - form an opinion of or pass judgment on; "I cannot judge some works of modern art"

take into account, allow - allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something; "I allow for this possibility"; "The seamstress planned for 5% shrinkage after the first wash"

threaten - to be a menacing indication of something:"The clouds threaten rain"; "Danger threatens"

bespeak, betoken, indicate, signal, point - be a signal for or a symptom of; "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued"

foreshow - foretell by divine inspiration