Definitions

1. verb

past participle of foresee: to see or anticipate something before it happens

“The company had foreseen the economic downturn and was prepared for it.”

2. noun

something that is seen or anticipated before it happens

“The company’s decision to downsize was a foreseen consequence of the financial crisis.”

3. adjective

seen or anticipated before it happens

“The foreseen difficulties in the project led to a change in plan.”