Pronunciation: /prɑːɡˈnɑːstɪk/
noun a forecast or prediction
A1 The doctor used a prognostic to predict the outcome of the patient's illness.
A2 The weather forecast is a type of prognostic that helps people plan their outdoor activities.
B1 The company's financial analyst provided a prognostic on the future performance of the stock market.
B2 The researcher used various prognostics to determine the likelihood of success for the new drug.
C1 The economist's prognostic on the country's economic growth proved to be accurate.
C2 The expert's prognostic on the potential outcome of the negotiations was highly respected by all parties involved.
adjective relating to a prediction or forecast
A1 The doctor gave a prognostic report on the patient's condition.
A2 The weather forecast provided a prognostic outlook for the week ahead.
B1 The economist offered a prognostic analysis of the market trends.
B2 The scientist's research findings were considered highly prognostic in nature.
C1 The CEO made a prognostic statement about the company's future growth.
C2 The historian's prognostic predictions about the political landscape proved to be accurate.
formal The doctor used various prognostic tools to determine the likely outcome of the patient's illness.
informal The weather forecast is a good prognostic for our weekend plans.
slang I have a feeling my team is going to win, call it a good prognostic.
figurative The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were a prognostic of the storm to come.
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