Synonyms of diagnosis

diagnosis

noun

ˌdī-ig-ˈnō-səs 

as in decision

a position arrived at after consideration

my diagnosis of the situation is that immediate action needs to be taken

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decision
• opinion
• verdict
• conclusion
• determination
• judgment
• resolution
• award
• view
• deliverance
• ruling
• call
• finding
• instruction
• sentence
• choice
• mandate
• adjudication
• decree
• order
• consensus
• word
• selection
• directive
• option
• conviction
• disposition
• last word
• belief
• charge
• commandment
• edict
• dictate
• feeling
• mind
• behest
• say-so
• sentiment
• notion
• doom
• persuasion
• eye

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tie
• halt
• deadlock
• draw
• standoff
• stalemate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of diagnosis

Some troops were sent to barracks instead of hospitalized in Germany, then waited weeks or months for diagnoses and specialized treatment after returning to the United States. — Julie Watson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Williamson was recognized for his role in organizing the Dawson’s Creek table read held to support Van Der Beek following his colon cancer diagnosis. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026

With a treatment created a few days after diagnosis from a collaboration between the AI and a physician, the patient was able to prevent long term complications. — Esha Desai, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

Rajeev Thadani in November 2014, years before his cancer diagnosis. — Trisha Thadani Kirsten Potter Tanya Pérez Devin Murphy, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026