forecast vs estimate

estimate vs forecast

forecast and estimate both are nouns.

forecast and estimate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
forecast	Yes	No	Yes	No
estimate	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, forecast and estimate are synonyms defined as:

forecast and estimate: judge to be probable

Other synonyms of forecast include calculate, count on, figure, reckon.

forecast (noun)	estimate (noun)
a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop	a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
	an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
	the respect with which a person is held
	a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
	a statement indicating the likely cost of some job

forecast (verb)	estimate (verb)
judge to be probable	judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
predict in advance	judge to be probable
indicate, as with a sign or an omen

Difference between forecast and estimate

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