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FORWARD-LOOKING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does forward-looking mean?
• FORWARD-LOOKING (adjective)
The adjective FORWARD-LOOKING has 1 sense:
1. ahead of the times
Familiarity information: FORWARD-LOOKING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Ahead of the times
Synonyms:
advanced; forward-looking; innovative; modern
Context example:
is British industry innovative enough?
Similar:
progressive (favoring or promoting progress)
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