Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Foreseeing; prescient; provident.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective Sagacious; prudent; provident for the future.

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  • adjective Having foresight; prescient

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  • adjective planning prudently for the future

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Examples

  • If teleology (i.e. pre-existing or "foresighted" design) were necessary to bring about those objects and processes we observe in nature, then it would be necessary to infer their existence and operation.

    Alternative to Dembski's Theodicy? 2009

  • If teleology (i.e. pre-existing or "foresighted" design) were necessary to bring about those objects and processes we observe in nature, then it would be necessary to infer their existence and operation.

    Alternative to Dembski's Theodicy? 2009

  • The only way it will help is if the game mechanic explicitly makes a challenge out of trading off between short-term rewards and long-term investments, thereby implicitly training that kind of foresighted thinking.

    What are games good for? 2007

  • Ruben was a great guy, and a perceptive and foresighted staffer.

    Ruben Van Mitchell, Jr. - NASA Watch 2009

  • "The great quake that hit Japan, in particular, underscores the urgency to conduct in a foresighted and successful manner research into earthquake and volcanic activities on the Korean Peninsula as it is geographically located close to that country," the letter said.

    Koreas Will Meet to Discuss Volcano Jaeyeon Woo 2011

  • If you'd like to save a few trees and join me in honoring a foresighted teacher and impish free spirit, now is the time to store the Christmas cards on your mantel for re-use next year.

    Peter Y. Sussman: Get the Christmas Cards Ready Peter Y. Sussman 2011

  • Brent tragically lost his life after the agreement was reached, and as I listened to Deirdre, I wondered that if we had foresighted politicians in Ohio years before -- public officials who could see that there was a gap in the law and that something needed to be done -- this young man could still be with us today.

    Wayne Pacelle: It's Wild to Allow Dangerous Exotic Animals as Pets Wayne Pacelle 2010

  • It's results are at odds with the prevailing theory, because proponents contend that the prevailing theory is not up to the challenge of producing certain effects without front-loading by a foresighted system/mechanism.

    A Modest Proposal (By a Somewhat Modest Engineer) 2009

  • Brent tragically lost his life after the agreement was reached, and as I listened to Deirdre, I wondered that if we had foresighted politicians in Ohio years before -- public officials who could see that there was a gap in the law and that something needed to be done -- this young man could still be with us today.

    Wayne Pacelle: It's Wild to Allow Dangerous Exotic Animals as Pets Wayne Pacelle 2010

  • Oregon quality of life is worth paying for and most foresighted corporations and wealthy people know it.

    Think Progress » Progressive Victory In Oregon: Voters Approve Tax Hikes On Corporations And The Wealthy To Close Budget Gap 2010

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