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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Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 24 July 2025
Conclusion: The Choice Is Still Ours ASI is a test of our morality, foresight and imagination.
—Srinivasa Rao Bittla, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
America’s Founding Fathers had the foresight to recognize that an efficient postal service would be an essential tool of democracy.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 23 July 2025
With contributions spanning nearly three-decades in public education, Janicek has established a distinguished track record of innovative leadership, strategic foresight, and unparalleled community engagement, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
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“Foresight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foresight. Accessed 6 Aug. 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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