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Diagnosis

Verb / ˌdaɪʌˈgnəʊsʌs / Another word for diagnosis — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Diagnosis means the identification of a disease or condition through examination or testing.

Synonyms & similar words

diagnosing identification analysis examination evaluation scrutiny assessment check-up determination interpretation investigation observation probe testing check diagnostic discovery finding judgment resolution solution

Synonyms by register

Formal

identification determination classification assessment

Informal

call label verdict reading

Literary

discernment appraisal

Antonyms

health wellness cure recovery well-being normalcy

Common collocations

  • make a diagnosis
  • receive a diagnosis
  • confirm a diagnosis
  • accurate diagnosis
  • preliminary diagnosis
  • differential diagnosis
  • final diagnosis
  • medical diagnosis

Word family

noun diagnosis
verb diagnose
adjective diagnostic

Usage note

Diagnosis is primarily used in medical and scientific contexts to refer to the identification of a disease or problem. Avoid using it for everyday problems unless you are being deliberately formal or humorous.

Example sentences

  1. The diagnosis was that he had a broken leg.
  2. The diagnosis was made after a series of tests.
  3. The doctor's diagnosis was that she had the flu.
  4. The diagnosis was a shock to everyone.
  5. The diagnosis was difficult to make.

Quotes

  • The art of diagnosis is in the ability to detect something small before it becomes something big. - David Agus
  • The diagnosis is not a death sentence, it's a life sentence. - Tippi Hedren
  • A good diagnosis is half the cure. - Anonymous

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