forward-looking
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forward-looking
Having the ability to recognize future developments and align one's actions accordingly; with foresight.
Durch eine vorausschauende Planung konnten wir die Lieferengpässe vermeiden.
Through forward-looking planning, we were able to avoid the supply shortages.
'Vorausschauend' (forward-looking) is the present participle of the separable verb 'vorausschauen' (to look ahead). This verb is made up of 'voraus' (ahead/forward) and 'schauen' (to look). So the literal meaning is 'looking ahead'.
Ein guter Schachspieler muss immer mehrere Züge vorausschauen.
A good chess player always has to think several moves ahead.
The word is very often used as an adverb to describe how an action is carried out. It then appears with verbs such as 'handeln' (to act), 'planen' (to plan), or 'denken' (to think).
Sie hat sehr vorausschauend gehandelt und frühzeitig die Tickets gebucht.
She acted very prudently and booked the tickets early.
As an adjective before a noun, 'vorausschauend' (forward-looking) is often found in combination with abstract terms such as 'Planung' (planning), 'Politik' (policy), 'Fahrweise' (driving style), or 'Management' (management).
Eine vorausschauende Fahrweise kann Unfälle verhindern.
A forward-looking driving style can prevent accidents.
precautionary
Both words refer to taking action with possible future problems in mind. „Vorsorglich“ primarily describes a specific precautionary measure, while „vorausschauend“ emphasizes the ability and foresight of the person taking action. „Vorsorglich“ usually fits a measure, while „vorausschauend“ is more suitable for wise planning.
Die vorausschauende Gemeinde plante schon Monate vorher neue Schutzmaßnahmen gegen Hochwasser.
The forward-looking municipality planned new flood protection measures months in advance.
Die Gemeinde stellte vorsorglich Sandsäcke bereit, weil für das Wochenende Hochwasser erwartet wurde.
The municipality prepared sandbags as a precaution because flooding was expected over the weekend.
