noun
forecaster
Forecaster (noun) means someone who makes forecasts.
noun
1
Someone who makes forecasts.
"Students will be surprised to see the weather forecaster is not really standing in front of the maps. These are keyed in electronically; the forecaster stands in front of a green/blue screen."
— Keith Kyker, Christopher Curchy (1995)
"Flooding occurs in areas where the ground is unable to absorb all of the water, according to forecasters, who explained that flash flooding can also be caused by mudslides or breaks in dams or levees."
— Neil Vigdor, What Is Flash Flooding, and How Can You Avoid It? (2021)
"Many NWS forecast offices have ceased launching their twice-a-day weather balloons, which provide critical data that can alert forecasters to the potential for flooding and other hazardous weather."
— Andrew Freedman, Beleaguered Weather Service defends its forecasts as Texas officials point fingers over flood warnings (2025)
2
A computer program that predicts what is likely to happen.
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What is the meaning of forecaster?
"forecaster" (noun) means someone who makes forecasts.
What is another word for forecaster?
Other words for "forecaster" include predictor, prognosticator, soothsayer.
What are the different meanings of forecaster?
"forecaster" has 2 main meanings: 1. Someone who makes forecasts; 2. A computer program that predicts what is likely to happen.
