Fore″sight′ (?), n. 1. The act or the power of foreseeing; prescience; foreknowledge. Milton.
2. Action in reference to the future; provident care; prudence; wise forethought.
This seems an unseasonable foresight. Milton.
A random expense, without plan or foresight. Burke.
3. (Surv.) Any sight or reading of the leveling staff, except the backsight; any sight or bearing taken by a compass or theodolite in a forward direction.
4. (Gun.) Muzzle sight. See Fore sight, under Fore, a.