long-range forecast

collocation in English

meaningsoflong-rangeandforecast

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long-range
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈlɒŋ.reɪndʒ/us
/ˈlɑːŋ.reɪndʒ/
made for a long period of time that will last into ...
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forecast
noun[C]
uk
/ˈfɔː.kɑːst/us
/ˈfɔːr.kæst/
a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future, especially in connection with a particular situation, or the expected ...
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(Definition oflong-rangeandforecastfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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I would prefer not to make anylong-rangeforecast.
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It is remarkable how accurate some of the astrologers are able to get with along-rangeforecast.
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This favourablelong-rangeforecastis based on a number of factors.
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Provided we get a hard winter—and thelong-rangeforecastthis morning said that we shall get a hard winter—the situation may be assisted a great deal.
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Consumer behavior and statistics are also important for along-rangeforecast.
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Experience has shown that it is not possible to make accurate long-range forecasts about the future of individual collieries.
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After all, it is based on long-range forecasts; and surely we need no reminding of our fallibility in that respect.
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That, however, is not the only evil of the long-range forecasts with their apparent logic and planning.
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However, it is perfectly understandable that, in view of long-range forecasts for fuel prices in the future, it should be put on the back burner at this stage.
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The local officials urged residents to exercise caution, but not panic due to the large errors in long-range forecasts.
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Due to the short time when the system was at or above tropical storm intensity, long-range forecasts were not verified.
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