Meaning of Diagnosis
the act of discovering or identifying the exact cause of an illness or a problem
In simple words: The process of finding out what illness someone has.
Diagnosis in a sentence
- a diagnosis of lung cancer
- They are waiting for the doctor's diagnosis.
- An accurate **diagnosis was made** after a series of tests.
- They are using new methods of diagnosis.
- Further tests have confirmed the diagnosis.
- Patients may suffer from some of the symptoms years before diagnosis.
- The doctor cannot give a diagnosis without knowing the full medical history.
- Without the results of the blood test, the doctor could only make a tentative diagnosis.
- clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia
- the diagnosis of the disease
How to use Diagnosis
Used mainly in medical contexts. Suitable when discussing health issues. Avoid using in casual conversations unless discussing health with friends.
Grammar pattern
diagnosis + of + illness
Memory hint
Think of 'die' and 'nose' - imagine diagnosing a nose problem.
Related words
Collocations with Diagnosis
Synonyms for Diagnosis
Common mistakes with Diagnosis
- Confused with 'diagnostic', which refers to relating to diagnosis.
- Using 'diagnosis' as a verb; it's a noun.
- Not specifying the illness after the term, leading to vagueness.
Compare Diagnosis with Identification, Assessment, Determination, Evaluation, Examination
Diagnosis appears in
Diagnosis in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تشخيص
عملية معرفة المرض الذي يعاني منه شخص ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
রোগ নির্ণয়
কোনো অসুস্থতা কী তা খুঁজে বের করার প্রক্রিয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Diagnose
Der Prozess, herauszufinden, welche Krankheit jemand hat.
- SpanishEspañol
Diagnóstico
El proceso de averiguar qué enfermedad tiene alguien.
- Persianفارسی
تشخیص
فرایند پیدا کردن اینکه فرد چه بیماری دارد.
- FrenchFrançais
Diagnostic
Le processus pour découvrir quelle maladie a quelqu'un.
- Hindiहिन्दी
निदान
किसी को कौन सी बीमारी है, इसका पता लगाने की प्रक्रिया।
- ItalianItaliano
Diagnosi
Il processo per scoprire che malattia ha qualcuno.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Diagnóstico
O processo de descobrir qual doença alguém tem.
- RussianРусский
Диагностика, Диагноз
Процесс выяснения, чем болеет человек.
- Urduاردو
تشخیص
یہ معلوم کرنے کا عمل کہ کسی شخص کو کون سی بیماری ہے۔
- Chinese中文
诊断
找出某人患了什么病的过程。
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Frequently asked questions about Diagnosis
What does Diagnosis mean?
The process of finding out what illness someone has.
What is the definition of Diagnosis?
the act of discovering or identifying the exact cause of an illness or a problem
How do you use Diagnosis in a sentence?
a diagnosis of lung cancer
Can you give another example of Diagnosis?
They are waiting for the doctor's diagnosis.
What are synonyms for Diagnosis?
Common alternatives include identification, assessment, determination, evaluation, examination.
What is the opposite of Diagnosis?
Opposite meanings include cure, health.
What words go with Diagnosis?
It commonly pairs with accurate, correct, right, establish, give, make, after diagnosis, before diagnosis, diagnosis of, a method of diagnosis.
What are common mistakes when using Diagnosis?
Confused with 'diagnostic', which refers to relating to diagnosis. Using 'diagnosis' as a verb; it's a noun. Not specifying the illness after the term, leading to vagueness.
How do you pronounce Diagnosis?
US: /["/ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/","/ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsiːz/"]/, UK: /["/ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/","/ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsiːz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Diagnosis?
Used mainly in medical contexts. Suitable when discussing health issues. Avoid using in casual conversations unless discussing health with friends.
What CEFR level is Diagnosis?
"Diagnosis" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.

