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vorausschauend — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • farsighted adjective Able to see things at a distance clearly while nearby objects look blurred; hyperopic. The usual American spelling, written without a hyphen.
  • heads-up noun An advance warning or piece of information given so that someone can prepare.
  • prescient adj Able to know, or seem to correctly guess, what will happen before it does.
  • provident adj Careful and sensible in planning for the future.

Senses

vorausschauend is used for these senses in English:

  • farsighted Considering the future with respect to one's own plans or deeds; showing anticipation.
  • heads-up Alert; vigilant
  • provident Possessing, exercising, or demonstrating great care and consideration for the future.

farsighted — full definition

  1. adjective Able to see things at a distance clearly while nearby objects look blurred; hyperopic. The usual American spelling, written without a hyphen.
  2. adjective Having or showing an ability to anticipate future needs and act on them.

heads-up — full definition

  1. noun An advance warning or piece of information given so that someone can prepare.
  2. adjective Alert and quick to react to what is happening.
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