prognosis – an estimate of the future of someone or something, especially about whether a patient will recover from an illness

(Pronounced prog-no-sis)

To remember the definition of the word prognosis, use the following mnemonic:

After making so much progress, I know my sister's (prognosis) future is bright and that she will recover from her illness. 

Examples of prognosis in a sentence

Had they not acted so quickly the prognosis would have been much worse.

They were still waiting on an official prognosis from the doctor. 

The business's financial prognosis wasn't looking good.