care or provision for the future; provident care; prudence.

the act or power of foreseeing; prevision; prescience.

an act of looking forward.

knowledge or insight gained by or as by looking forward; a view of the future.

Surveying .

a sight or reading taken on a forward point.

(in leveling) a rod reading on a point the elevation of which is to be determined.

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caution , circumspection , discretion , forehandedness , foresight , forethought , forethoughtfulness , precaution