Prognosis

/prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A forecast or prediction, especially about the likely outcome of a disease or situation.

The doctor provided a positive prognosis for her recovery after the surgery.

A prediction about the future course of a condition or situation.

The economic prognosis for the next year looks promising according to analysts.

The anticipated course or outcome of a medical condition.

After the examination, the prognosis indicated a high chance of successful treatment.

An estimation of the likely outcome of a situation or event.

The prognosis for the team's performance this season is optimistic.

From Greek 'prognōsis', meaning 'foreknowledge', from 'pro-' (before) + 'gnōsis' (knowledge).

favorable prognosis

A positive prediction regarding the outcome.

poor prognosis

A negative prediction regarding the outcome.

long-term prognosis

A forecast about an extended period.

short-term prognosis

A forecast about a brief period.

diagnosis

The identification of the nature of an illness or problem.

prognostication

The action of predicting future events.

forecast

A statement about what will happen in the future.

A guess about what's next.

My prognosis for the game is a win for our team due to their good form.