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foreknowledge

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. foresight
2. foreknowledge
3. Precognition

A noun and verbal noun (する verb) meaning to predict or foresee an event before it happens, often with a nuance of foreknowledge of something significant like a disaster or crisis. It carries a slightly serious or dramatic tone and is often used in news, fiction, or discussions about premonitions.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The manager saw the backlash coming and had a PR response ready.

Sentence 2

You can't just predict the future whenever it's convenient for you!

Sentence 3

I saw the failure coming and still couldn't stop it — I'm so disappointed in myself.

Sentence 4

Quality control anticipated the defects and revised the process.

Sentence 5

The business plan anticipated declining demand and cut fixed costs.