Rabih Alameddine

Before prognostication, a disclaimer: I have never been able to pick a winner. Not that it has ever stopped me from trying to. Well, it has stopped me from buying stock, but let's not talk about that.

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Prognostication is often used in discussions about the future, especially in scientific, economic, or technical fields.

Context Matters

It can also refer to less formal predictions, like guessing outcomes of games or events.

Not Always Scientific

Prognostication usually suggests the person making the prediction has some expertise or special knowledge.

Can Imply Expertise

This medical term frequently relates to the expected development or outcome of a disease.

Health-Related

Medical prognostication is usually based on medical data and statistics.

Often Data-Driven

It reflects a doctor’s professional expectation about a patient’s health progress.