forecasted !!??

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CV - 18 Oct 2005 22:39 GMT

I just came across "forecasted" in a publication, and it does
seem to be written that way intentionally, and not a mistake.

I would have thought "forecast" is the only possible form.

Is "forcasted" considered correct ? And if so, is it correct
on both sides of the pond ?

Google finds some 2.8 million instances so it does appear
to be fairly common.

Regards CV

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Einde O'Callaghan - 18 Oct 2005 23:26 GMT

> I just came across "forecasted" in a publication, and it does
> seem to be written that way intentionally, and not a mistake.
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> Google finds some 2.8 million instances so it does appear
> to be fairly common.

According to the Merriam-Webster On-Line Dictionary forecasted is an
acceptable alternative form: "Inflected Form(s): forecast also
fore·cast·ed; fore·cast·ing"

I must also say that both forms feel OK to me.

Regards, Einde O'Callaghan

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CV - 19 Oct 2005 09:11 GMT

> I must also say that both forms feel OK to me.

Which is as good a reference as any. Thanks.
CV

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Discussion Groups / ESL Teaching / October 2005

forecasted !!??