What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
projected
Example
The company projected a 10% increase in sales for the next quarter. [projected: verb]
Example
The projected cost of the project was higher than expected. [projected: adjective]
forecast
Example
The meteorologist forecasted rain for the next three days. [forecasted: verb]
Example
The company's financial forecast predicted a downturn in the market. [forecast: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Forecast is more commonly used than projected in everyday language, due to its wider range of contexts and versatility.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between projected and forecast?
Both projected and forecast are formal words and are commonly used in business and financial contexts.
