fore·thought
ˈfȯr-ˌthȯt 
1
: a thinking or planning out in advance : premeditation
2
: consideration for the future
archaic
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Noun
Her decision showed a lack of forethought.
With a little forethought, you can save yourself a lot of work later on.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
Unlike a quick trip to your dermatologist or plastic surgeon for hyaluronic acid filler, fat grafting involves going under IV sedation, a type of anesthesia administered through a vein, and requires much more forethought and planning.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
Jessica Ledingham, J.d., Ll.m., Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Unlike consumer-facing apps, AI adoption at the enterprise level requires significant resources and forethought.
—Ricardo Madan, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Noun
While Elisabeth, an aging actress, and her younger not-quite-doppelgänger Sue (Margaret Qualley) share the blame for prescription-medication abuse, what appears to motivate their reckless errors comes down to matters of etiquette and forethought.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
Unlike a quick trip to your dermatologist or plastic surgeon for hyaluronic acid filler, fat grafting involves going under IV sedation, a type of anesthesia administered through a vein, and requires much more forethought and planning.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Tax planning requires forethought, timing, and a constant analysis of the ever evolving legal landscape.
—Jessica Ledingham, J.d., Ll.m., Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Unlike consumer-facing apps, AI adoption at the enterprise level requires significant resources and forethought.
—Ricardo Madan, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Forethought.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forethought. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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