1. to give a prognosis; to forecast the likely course of a disease or condition
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor will prognose the patient’s recovery time after reviewing the test results.
• It’s difficult to prognose how quickly the infection will spread.
• The specialist was able to prognose a full recovery within six months.
• Medical professionals must carefully prognose each case individually.
• The veterinarian will prognose the animal’s condition after the surgery.