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/pɹɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/ · pro·g·no·sis
noun
- A forecast of the future course of a disease or disorder, based on medical knowledge. The doctor gave the patient a prognosis of full recovery within six months.
- The chances of recovery from a disease. The patient's prognosis was poor due to the advanced stage of the illness.
- A forecast of the future course, or outcome, of a situation; a prediction. The economist's prognosis for the economy was optimistic, but the actual outcome was different.
Did you know? The term 'prognosis' is often used in medical contexts, but it can also be applied to non-medical situations, such as predicting the outcome of a business venture or a sports game.