Forecaster

Definitions

1. A person who forecasts.
2. A software program or algorithm that forecasts.

Equivalents

Examples

“Students will be surprised to see⟳ the weather forecaster is not really standing in front of the maps. These are keyed in electronically; the forecaster stands in front of a green/blue screen.”

“Flooding occurs in areas where the ground is unable to absorb all of the water, according to forecasters, who explained that flash⟳ flooding can also be caused by mudslides or breaks in dams or levees.”

“Many NWS forecast offices have⟳ ceased launching their twice-a-day weather balloons, which provide⟳ critical data that can alert forecasters to the potential for flooding and other hazardous weather.”

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