diagnosis
Translation
diagnosis
Examples
The doctor's diagnosis was correct.
The doctor's diagnosis was correct.
Early diagnosis is very important.
Early diagnosis is very important.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) an identification of an illness The doctor's diagnosis was correct.
((a diagnosis of sth.)) an identification of a specific illness He received a diagnosis of cancer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: identification, conclusion, opinion, verdict
Etymology
From Greek 'diagnosis' (a discerning, distinguishing). 'dia-' (apart) + 'gnōsis' (knowing, knowledge).
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'diagnose'. It's the 'knowing apart' or the result of identifying a problem.