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 Since their father’s diagnosis, Tallulah Willis and her sisters have occasionally shared updates on his condition and how the family is coping. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 Nobody should have to produce a diagnosis in order to sit down. — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Getting the correct diagnosis is critical, according to Jabbour. — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Their diagnoses connected us to patient communities, research opportunities, and a deeper understanding of their medical and developmental needs. — Brad Quick, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diagnosis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnosis
  1. decision
  2. opinion
  3. verdict
  4. conclusion
  5. determination
Noun
  • World soccer governing body FIFA, which organizes the World Cup, said immigration decisions were the purview of host countries for the tournament.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • And, Congress declined to maintain subsidies that Americans buying coverage through health insurance exchanges receive, a decision that has already caused many to let their coverage lapse.
    — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of decision
Noun
  • Advisors and travel executives attending Virtuoso Travel Week, which is being held this week in Las Vegas, have diverse opinions and experiences.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Public and political interests and opinions can shift quickly, which Fleming says could impact whether other companies make future ventures into psychedelics.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of opinion
Noun
  • Most appeals come after a case has concluded with a ruling or a verdict.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Bäck’s film prefers untidy personal drama to a tidy moral verdict.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of verdict
Noun
  • Some estimates were too imprecise to support a firm conclusion, and previous longitudinal studies have reported links between loneliness, isolation and physical illness.
    — The Conversation US, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center will close April 1, and not be returned to its regular users until the fall of 2028, after the conclusion of the Olympic Games.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of conclusion
Noun
  • This time in a poll, every juror said the verdict was his or her individual determination.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
  • But many of the players said the hurdle only fueled their determination to pursue the sport through other avenues.
    — Jaclyn Licht, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of determination

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“Diagnosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnosis. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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