foresight
Translation
foresight, prevision, prudence
Examples
She had the foresight to buy the shares.
She had the foresight to buy the shares.
It was a great piece of commercial foresight.
It was a great piece of commercial foresight.
Grammar Patterns
the foresight ((to-inf)) the foresight to do sth. She had the foresight to buy the shares.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prudence, anticipation, prevision; Antonyms: hindsight
Etymology
From 'fore-' (before) and 'sight'. The ability to 'see' or have 'sight' of things before they happen.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'foresee'. Think of it as having a special 'sight' for the future.