Background for prognostics

prognostics

/pɹɒɡˈnɒstɪks/ /pɹɑɡˈnɑstɪks/

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noun

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"The doctor reviewed the blood tests, X-rays, and other diagnostics before sharing her prognostics for a full recovery. "

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A sign by which a future event may be known or foretold.

Examples :

"(By sure prognostics) when to dread a show’r."

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A prediction of the future.

Examples :

"The doctor's prognostics after the surgery were optimistic: she predicted a full recovery within a few weeks. "

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One who predicts the future.

Examples :

"The old woman down the street was known as a prognostics, always offering predictions about the weather and local events. "

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An engineering discipline focused on predicting the time at which a system or a component will no longer perform its intended function.

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"The factory invested heavily in prognostics to anticipate equipment failures and minimize downtime. "

technology science system machine technical industry time future function process device work condition