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lookahead

noun/ˈlʊkəˌhɛd/

B2CEFR level
60/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

A short forward-looking schedule that surfaces the tasks and constraints coming due in the next few weeks.

The six-week lookahead shows we're short on cranes in April, so book them now.

Similar: forward schedule

Topic: Project management in Business English

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