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foresight
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foresight [′fȯr‚sīt]
(engineering)
A sight or bearing on a new survey point, taken in a forward direction and made in order to determine its elevation.
A sight on a previously established survey point, taken in order to close a circuit.
A reading taken on a level rod to determine the elevation of the point on which the rod rests when read. Also known as minus sight.

(graphics, tool)Foresight - A software product from Nu Thena providing graphical modelling tools for high level system design and simulation.


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Some foresightful persons may consider a cryonics contract as a last resort.
In contrast, groups that sought to confront systems that socially or otherwise disadvantaged them were defined as having "agency," with a connotation of being foresightful or prophetic.
It was the perfect preparation for our tour of the Pullman Historic District, an industrial community created by George Pullman, an industrial despot, yet a foresightful social entrepreneur who, according to Don, was universally despised.
 
 
 
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