Foresight — Defs

01 n. The act or the power of foreseeing; prescience; foreknowledge.

1.
The act or the power of foreseeing; prescience; foreknowledge.
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.(Surv.)
4.
Muzzle sight. See Fore sight, under Fore, a.(Gun.) See: Fore