diagnosis

noun

ˌdī-ig-ˈnō-səs How to pronounce diagnosis (audio)
Definition of diagnosisnext
as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration my diagnosis of the situation is that immediate action needs to be taken

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Recent Examples of diagnosis What began as a sudden, life-altering diagnosis at age 37 evolved into a decade and a half of medical hurdles, including nine daily medications and frequent hospitalizations that forced her to abandon her favorite activities. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026 However, neither the medicine nor the diagnosis were discussed - this was a complete hallucination. — Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 How Huey Lewis found a new passion Lewis, in the wake of his diagnosis, has found refuge in nature. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 10 July 2026 For generations, writing up a summary of a patient exam was a vital step for physicians trying to make an accurate diagnosis. — Alec Soth Madeleine Schwartz Helen Ouyang David Wallace-Wells Taffy Brodesser-Akner Lulu Garcia-Navarro Nitsuh Abebe Lisa Sanders, M.d. Peter C. Baker John Hodgman, New York Times, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for diagnosis
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  1. decision
  2. opinion
  3. verdict
  4. conclusion
  5. determination
Noun
  • Be sure to weigh costs, storage needs and risk tolerance before making a decision.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • In the order, which formally denied motions for reconsideration filed by both sides following an earlier decision, Moskowitz said the case screams for an out-of-court resolution.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of decision
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  • This does not affect our reviews as our opinions remain our own.
    — Joe Salas July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
  • The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.
    — Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of opinion
Noun
  • Kunst said given the Vatican’s usual summer slowing of operations and eventual closure for the month of August, the earliest the verdict would appear is September given that nothing materialized by the end of last month.
    — Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
  • Trump listed the verdict as a liability in his 2025 financial disclosure report released last month.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Definition of verdict
Noun
  • The event offered a diverse mix of finishes and decisions, providing plenty of action beyond the main event's abrupt conclusion.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Yet, just hours after the conclusion of the second day of the NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets said goodbye to the LaMelo Ball era, sending him to Minnesota for Naz Reid even though the star guard loved it in the Carolinas.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
Definition of conclusion
Noun
  • But as far as their defensive commitment goes, and their sheer determination to see the game plan through, Paraguay deserve at least a little credit for almost shutting an incredible team down.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • For 250 years, Americans have overcome every challenge with grit, resilience, and determination.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 July 2026
Definition of determination

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“Diagnosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnosis. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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