foresight

foresight is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] The act or the power of foreseeing; prescience; foreknowledge. Milton.

[2] Action in reference to the future; provident care; prudence; wise forethought. This seems an unseasonable foresight. Milton. A random expense, without plan or foresight. Burke.

[3] Any sight or reading of the leveling staff, except the backsight; any sight or bearing taken by a compass or theodolite in a forward direction.

[4] Muzzle sight. See Fore sight, under Fore, a.

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