Visibility or an unobstructed view; how far one can see ahead physically (e.g., a road or landscape).
この通りは見通しが良くて運転しやすい。
This street has good visibility and is easy to drive on.
見通しの悪い交差点では特に気をつけてください。
Be especially careful at intersections with poor visibility.
山の上から街の見通しがきく。
From the top of the mountain you can see the city.
A forecast, outlook, or prospect for the future (e.g., economic outlook, project prospects); a prediction about what will happen.
経済の見通しは依然として不透明だ。
The economic outlook remains uncertain.
専門家の見通しでは、回復には半年かかるという。
Experts predict it will take six months to recover.
今のペースなら売上は増える見通しだ。
At the current pace, sales are expected to increase.
Insight or foresight; the ability to foresee developments or to judge future outcomes accurately.
彼女は市場の動向を読む見通しが鋭い。
She has sharp foresight in reading market trends.
リーダーには長期的な見通しが求められる。
Leaders are expected to have a long-term perspective/foresight.