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Prevision

/pɹɪˈvɪʒ(ə)n/ · noun

Meaning

Advance knowledge; foresight..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Advance knowledge; foresight.
  2. A prediction.
  3. To predict or envision the future.

Example Sentences

I watched her without knowing, with a prevision that she was going to address me, though with no sort of idea as to the subject of her address.
it was the beginning for her of a deeper prevision that, in spite of Miss Overmore's brilliancy and Mrs. Wix's passion, she should live to see a change in the nature of the struggle she appeared to have come into the world to produce.
The whole discussion is concerned with City States, and there is no prevision of their obsolescence.

Synonyms for prevision

prescience

Antonyms for prevision

Related Words

presciencepredictionforecastforesightpredictingforecastinganticipationexpectationlead-upcontemplationestimatepreparationreadinessprojectedadvanceprovisionprojectionprævisionforeknowledgeforesense

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does prevision mean?

Prevision means Advance knowledge; foresight..

What is a synonym for prevision?

Common synonyms include prescience.

What is the opposite of prevision?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use prevision in a sentence?

I watched her without knowing, with a prevision that she was going to address me, though with no sort of idea as to the subject of her address.

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