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Forecasting MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Forecasting
Tree Number(s)
I01.320
Unique ID
D005544
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005544
Annotation
IM general only; consider also as IM coord with specific subject /‌trends (IM) if future is particularly significant: Manual 19.8.76, 35.2.9
Scope Note
The prediction or projection of the nature of future problems or existing conditions based upon the extrapolation or interpretation of existing scientific data or by the application of scientific methodology.
Entry Term(s)
Future
Futurology
Projections and Predictions
Public MeSH Note
80; was FUTUROLOGY 1971-79
Online Note
use FORECASTING to search FUTUROLOGY 1971-79
History Note
80; was FUTUROLOGY 1971-79
Date Established
1971/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2015/06/25

Allowable Qualifiers
Forecasting Preferred
Future Related
Futurology Broader
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