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Look-Ahead

/ˈlʊk əˌhɛd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The act of anticipating or planning for future events or conditions.

    "In project management, a look-ahead plan helps teams prepare for upcoming tasks."
  2. 2

    A technique used in computing to predict future states or outcomes based on current data.

    "The look-ahead feature in the algorithm improves efficiency by reducing unnecessary calculations."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'look-ahead' is a compound word formed from the verb 'look' and the noun 'head'. 'Look' originates from Old English 'locian', meaning to see or observe, while 'head' comes from Old English 'heafod', referring to the upper part of the body. The term has evolved to signify foresight or anticipation in various contexts, particularly in computing and planning.

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