# Future scenario: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> A future scenario is a coherent description of how a situation could evolve under certain assumptions.
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# Future scenario

A future scenario is a coherent description of how a situation could evolve under certain assumptions

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

It is used to explore alternatives and test decisions. It should show which changes make it possible and what implications it would have. It is neither a prediction nor a goal, although it can help discuss desirable futures.

Topics

[Trends and foresight](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/category/tendencias-y-prospectiva)

## Related concepts

- [Preferable future](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/preferable-future)
- [Futures design](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/futures-design)
- [Backcasting](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/backcasting)