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In some senses, backcast is marked as figuratively, UK. Watch for register when choosing this word.
verb
To identify the actions required in order to reach a proposed future.
To change retrospectively; reverse.
noun
A cast or throw back.
A backward stroke, or a stroke driving one back.
Any discouragement or cause of relapse or failure.
Misfortune; reverse; reversal; a relapse in health or illness; moral backsliding.
Retrospect; hindsight.
adj
Retrospective.