Foreknowledge
noun
Knowledge or awareness about something before it happens or is officially announced.
With her foreknowledge of the weather, she could prepare and protect her crops.
Often appears as...
- prior foreknowledge
- divine foreknowledge
noun
Knowledge or awareness about something before it happens or is officially announced.
With her foreknowledge of the weather, she could prepare and protect her crops.
Often appears as...
- prior foreknowledge
- divine foreknowledge
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Predictive Knowledge
Foreknowledge implies possessing information about an event before it occurs, often based on analysis or patterns.
His foreknowledge of market trends allowed him to invest wisely.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Psychic
'Foreknowledge' does not necessarily mean supernatural ability but can come from experience or learning.
The general's foreknowledge of enemy tactics came from years of study.
Pro Tip 3/3Preparation Advantage
Use 'foreknowledge' to highlight the benefit of preparing in advance due to early information.
Her foreknowledge of the merger allowed the team to strategize.
Pro Tip 1/3Predictive Knowledge
Foreknowledge implies possessing information about an event before it occurs, often based on analysis or patterns.
His foreknowledge of market trends allowed him to invest wisely.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Psychic
'Foreknowledge' does not necessarily mean supernatural ability but can come from experience or learning.
The general's foreknowledge of enemy tactics came from years of study.
Pro Tip 3/3Preparation Advantage
Use 'foreknowledge' to highlight the benefit of preparing in advance due to early information.
Her foreknowledge of the merger allowed the team to strategize.
Pro Tip 1/3Predictive Knowledge
Foreknowledge implies possessing information about an event before it occurs, often based on analysis or patterns.
His foreknowledge of market trends allowed him to invest wisely.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Psychic
'Foreknowledge' does not necessarily mean supernatural ability but can come from experience or learning.
The general's foreknowledge of enemy tactics came from years of study.
Pro Tip 3/3Preparation Advantage
Use 'foreknowledge' to highlight the benefit of preparing in advance due to early information.
Her foreknowledge of the merger allowed the team to strategize.
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Video examples
Larry Brilliant: The...
For, in weather, we're not only dealing with forces of a far greater variety than even the atomic physicist encounters, but with life itself. Larry Should we feel good, or should we feel bad that 50 years of foreknowledge accomplished so little?
Video examples
Larry Brilliant: The...
For, in weather, we're not only dealing with forces of a far greater variety than even the atomic physicist encounters, but with life itself. Larry Should we feel good, or should we feel bad that 50 years of foreknowledge accomplished so little?
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Quote examples
Richard Belzer
American Comedian
The reason I wrote 'Hit List' is the 50 mysterious deaths of witnesses to the JFK assassination. We're talking about CIA agents, FBI agents, reporters, people who had foreknowledge, or people who spoke too much afterward.
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Sheri L. Dew
American Author
God our Father and His Son Jesus Christ, with Their perfect foreknowledge, already recommended every one of you to fill your mortal probation during the most decisive period in the history of the world.
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Sun Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
Now the reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the enemy whenever they move and their achievements surpass those of ordinary men is foreknowledge.
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Steven Brust
American Author
The struggle is always worthwhile, if the end be worthwhile and the means honorable; foreknowledge of defeat is not sufficient reason to withdraw from the contest.
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Raymond Aron
French Philosopher
Foreknowledge of the future makes it possible to manipulate both enemies and supporters.
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Andra Day
American Musician
Foreknowledge is a wonderful thing.
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Richard Belzer
American Comedian
The reason I wrote 'Hit List' is the 50 mysterious deaths of witnesses to the JFK assassination. We're talking about CIA agents, FBI agents, reporters, people who had foreknowledge, or people who spoke too much afterward.
Quote examples
Sheri L. Dew
American Author
God our Father and His Son Jesus Christ, with Their perfect foreknowledge, already recommended every one of you to fill your mortal probation during the most decisive period in the history of the world.
Quote examples
Sun Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
Now the reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the enemy whenever they move and their achievements surpass those of ordinary men is foreknowledge.
Quote examples
Steven Brust
American Author
The struggle is always worthwhile, if the end be worthwhile and the means honorable; foreknowledge of defeat is not sufficient reason to withdraw from the contest.
Quote examples
Raymond Aron
French Philosopher
Foreknowledge of the future makes it possible to manipulate both enemies and supporters.
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Andra Day
American Musician
Foreknowledge is a wonderful thing.
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