noun
forecasting
Computing term for predicting future trends or values based on data analysis.
このソフトウェアは売上データの計画評価に使われる。
This software is used for forecasting sales data.
予測 is a general term for prediction or forecast, while 計画評価 is a more technical computing term specifically for forecasting based on systematic evaluation.
Compound of 計画 (plan) and 評価 (evaluation), used as a technical term in computing for forecasting.