prognosis

noun

präg-ˈnō-səs How to pronounce prognosis (audio)
Definition of prognosisnext
as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future the securities analyst's prognosis for the stock market in the new year

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Recent Examples of prognosis Despite the prognosis, his desire to live, love, and make art endures. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026 Even with her grim prognosis, Baumer is grateful for the extra months Daraxonrasib may give her. — Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Aug. 2026 Vitello said the Giants are still trying to determine Susac’s prognosis, but noted that Susac needed to be carted in. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 Your prognosis, or ability to overcome the disease, is estimated using the average 5-year survival rate, your overall health, and other factors. — Carrie Madormo, HEALTH, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prognosis
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  1. prediction
  2. forecast
  3. forecasting
  4. predicting
  5. prophecy
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  • In contrast, all there is of the future is our predictions, hopes, and beliefs about what might happen, which are again states of our minds in the present.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The league is also asking prediction markets to stop offering predictions on officiating, such as how many flags will be thrown.
    — Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of prediction
Noun
  • United Launch Alliance opened 2026 with a forecast of 18 to 22 launches this year.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • There's no heat advisory in place for Thursday, and storm chances are returning to the forecast – a nice change.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of forecast
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  • Senior vice president of strategy and client success Benjamin Bond has joined its Fresh Food Leadership Council, where his work will include forecasting, food waste and visibility across fresh-food operations.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Agricultural production technologies and weather forecasting capabilities have also improved substantially, all of which could help the market absorb part of the supply shocks.
    — , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of forecasting
Noun
  • With the 2025 college football season on the horizon, months of previewing and predicting soon will be in the rearview mirror.
    — Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
Definition of predicting
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  • The memoir is not the apologia of a prophet whose prophecy failed.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Some of its inhabitants look for ominous signs and listen to prophecies.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of prophecy

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