The prediction or projection of the nature of future problems or existing conditions based upon the extrapolation or interpretation of existing scientific data or by the application of scientific methodology.
Synonyms: Projections and Predictions, Futurology, Future, Forecasting, Predictions and Projections
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IM general only; consider also as IM coord with specific subject /trends (IM) if future is particularly significant: Manual 19.8.76, 35.2.9 ,80; was FUTUROLOGY 1971-79 ,use FORECASTING to search FUTUROLOGY 1971-79
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