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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hindcast

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
hind-cast
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A test of a mathematical model by using data from a past event.

verb

To test a mathematical model by using data from a past event.

Etymology

Blend of hind + forecast.

Inflected Forms

hindcasts (plural) hindcasts (present, singular) hindcasting (participle, present) hindcasted (common, error unknown tag)

Frequently Paired Words

hindcasting

Questions

What does hindcast mean?
A test of a mathematical model by using data from a past event.
Where does hindcast come from?
Blend of hind + forecast.

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