prognosis
Translation
prognosis, forecast, outlook
Examples
The doctor's prognosis was very positive.
The doctor's prognosis was very positive.
The economic prognosis for next year is uncertain.
The economic prognosis for next year is uncertain.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) prognosis ((for sth.)) a forecast for (sth.) The prognosis for the economy is good.
Similar Words
Synonyms: forecast, prediction, outlook
Etymology
From Greek 'pro-' (before) + 'gnosis' (knowledge). Literally 'to know beforehand'.
Memory Tips
Think 'pro' (before) + 'gnosis' (knowledge). It's about knowing the likely outcome of something in advance.