The prediction or projection of the nature of future problems or existing conditions based upon the extrapolation or interpretation of existing scientific data or by the application of scientific methodology.

Annotation

IM general only; consider also as IM coord with specific subject /trends (IM) if future is particularly significant: Manual 19.8.76, 35.2.9

DUI

D005544 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0008735

History note

80; was FUTUROLOGY 1971-79

Online note

use FORECASTING to search FUTUROLOGY 1971-79

Public note

80; was FUTUROLOGY 1971-79