prognosis

noun

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: prog-no-sis (3)

English Definition

A forecast of the likely outcome of a situation or disease.

Example Sentence

The doctor gave a favorable prognosis for the patient.

US IPA /prɑːɡˈnoʊ.sɪs/
UK IPA /prɒɡˈnəʊ.sɪs/