CEFR C1

prognosis

noun

Meaning

A forecast of the likely course of a disease or ailment, or a prediction of the probable outcome of a situation.

Examples

The doctor's prognosis for her recovery was cautiously optimistic.
Despite the initial grim prognosis, the patient made a remarkable recovery.

Synonyms: outlook, forecast, prediction, projection

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prognosis (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/

Definition

A forecast of the likely course of a disease or ailment, or a prediction of the probable outcome of a situation.

Examples

The doctor's prognosis for her recovery was cautiously optimistic.
Despite the initial grim prognosis, the patient made a remarkable recovery.
The economic prognosis for the coming year appears to be improving.

How to Use prognosis

prognosis for (prepositional phrase): The likely outcome for a specific situation or condition. — "The prognosis for the company's future is uncertain."
prognosis of (prepositional phrase): The likely outcome of a specific disease or problem. — "The prognosis of the rare illness was carefully explained."

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