foresight Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
foresightedness; foresightfulness.
noun seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing
farsightedness; prospicience; prevision.

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