Diagnosis: meaning, definitions and examples

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diagnosis

 

[ ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.

Synonyms

analysis, determination, identification

Examples of usage

  • Her diagnosis was confirmed by a specialist.
  • The doctor made a diagnosis of pneumonia.
  • The early diagnosis of cancer is crucial for successful treatment.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A critical analysis or assessment.

Synonyms

appraisal, assessment, evaluation

Examples of usage

  • The diagnosis of the current political situation is complex.
  • The company is undergoing a diagnosis of its financial performance.
Context #3 | Noun

psychology

The identification of the nature of a psychological problem by examination of the symptoms.

Synonyms

analysis, assessment, evaluation

Examples of usage

  • The psychologist provided a diagnosis of depression.
  • Understanding the diagnosis is the first step towards healing.

Translations

Translations of the word "diagnosis" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diagnóstico

🇮🇳 निदान

🇩🇪 Diagnose

🇮🇩 diagnosis

🇺🇦 діагноз

🇵🇱 diagnoza

🇯🇵 診断 (しんだん)

🇫🇷 diagnostic

🇪🇸 diagnóstico

🇹🇷 teşhis

🇰🇷 진단 (jindan)

🇸🇦 تشخيص

🇨🇿 diagnóza

🇸🇰 diagnóza

🇨🇳 诊断 (zhěnduàn)

🇸🇮 diagnoza

🇮🇸 sjúkdómsgreining

🇰🇿 диагноз

🇬🇪 დიაგნოზი

🇦🇿 diaqnoz

🇲🇽 diagnóstico

Etymology

The word 'diagnosis' originated from the Greek word 'diagnōsis', which means 'discernment'. The concept of diagnosis has been essential in medical practice since ancient times, evolving into a structured process of identifying illnesses and conditions. Today, diagnosis plays a crucial role in healthcare, enabling accurate treatment and management of various health issues.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,642, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.