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Forecast accuracy

How closely past forecasts matched actual results.

Definition

Forecast accuracy measures the deviation between projected and actual figures over time, usually as a mean absolute percentage error across periods.

Why it matters

An unmeasured forecast cannot improve. Tracking accuracy also tells you how much confidence the next forecast deserves.

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