People who predict future weather, trends, or events based on data and analysis.
From Middle English 'forecaste,' combining 'fore-' (before) and 'cast' (to throw or calculate). The term evolved in the 14th century to mean predicting what would come before it happened, originally used for weather and sailing conditions.
The first weather forecasters didn't use computers—they relied on sailor experience, cloud patterns, and barometers. The term became especially important during WWI when accurate weather predictions meant the difference between successful military operations and disaster.
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