diagnosis

noun
UK: /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnəʊ.sɪs/
US: /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊ.sɪs/

  1. The process of discovering or identifying the cause of an illness or other problem.

    1. The diagnosis was quick. [ ] [ ]
    2. Early diagnosis of the disease is crucial for successful treatment outcomes. [ ] [ ]

  2. A doctor's opinion about what is wrong with someone who is ill.

    1. The doctor gave a diagnosis. [ ] [ ]
    2. After careful examination, the doctor confirmed the initial diagnosis. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

identification analysis assessment determination
diagnosis transitive-verb

  1. To identify a disease or problem.

    1. They diagnosed flu. [ ] [ ]
    2. The mechanic diagnosed the car's problem as a faulty fuel pump. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "diagnosis" in English means: The process of discovering or identifying the cause of an illness or other problem., A doctor's opinion about what is wrong with someone who is ill..

The phonetic transcription of "diagnosis" is /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnəʊ.sɪs/ in British English and /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊ.sɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "diagnosis": identification, analysis, assessment, determination.

Example usage of "diagnosis": "The diagnosis was quick.". More examples on the page.