noun, noun-modifying (irregular)
anticipation; expectation; foreseeing
Used for predicting or expecting something in advance, often in business or planning contexts. Can be used as a noun or prenominally (e.g., 見越しの).
looking over; peering over
Literally looking over something like a fence or wall. Often used in compound verbs like 見越す, but can appear as a noun in contexts like 塀越しに見ること.
We increased inventory in anticipation of demand.
I spoke having anticipated his reaction.
I could see the neighbor's garden by looking over the fence.
Compound of 見 (mi, 'seeing') + 越し (koshi, 'over, beyond'), from the verb 見越す (mikosu, 'to look over; to anticipate').