Meaning of foreseeable in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /fɔrˈsiəb(ə)l/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    foreseeable

    Definitions

    1. being such as may reasonable be anticipated

    Examples

    • « foreseeable costs were well within the budget »

    Synonyms

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