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Prognosis

The act or art of foretelling the course and termination of a disease; also, the outlook afforded by this act of judgment; as, the prognosis of hydrophobia is bad.

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Foretelling 76% connected

of Foretell

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Prediction 76% connected

The act of foretelling; also, that which is foretold; prophecy.

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Prognostication 76% connected

The act of foreshowing or foretelling something future by present signs; prediction.

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Calculate 74% connected

To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes, usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up; to estimate; to compute.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Calculate 74% connected

To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes, usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up; to estimate; to compute.

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Figure 74% connected

The form of anything; shape; outline; appearance.

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Figure 74% connected

The form of anything; shape; outline; appearance.

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Omen 74% connected

An occurrence supposed to portend, or show the character of, some future event; any indication or action regarded as a foreshowing; a foreboding; a p…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Omen 74% connected

An occurrence supposed to portend, or show the character of, some future event; any indication or action regarded as a foreshowing; a foreboding; a p…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Forecast 92% connected

To plan beforehand; to scheme; to project.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Prospect 92% connected

That which is embraced by eye in vision; the region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; outlook.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Near synonym 1

Diagnosis 84% connected

The art or act of recognizing the presence of disease from its signs or symptoms, and deciding as to its character; also, the decision arrived at.

medical communication 25% interchangeable

The likely course and outcome of a condition.

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