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 After Klee announced his death on July 25, tributes flowed on social media for the little dog whose cancer diagnosis was revealed in May. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 Didovskiy offered his own diagnosis of the industry before he was asked about his product at all. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The American Cancer Society found cervical cancer diagnosis rose 2% annually among women in their 30s and 40s from 2012 to 2019. — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2026 The 95-year-old actor said a doctor initially dismissed a lump before a second opinion led to a shocking Stage 4 malignant melanoma diagnosis. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 1 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
  • Moore said the amendment keeps Maryland engaged in the national debate over maps while leaving the final decision to voters.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Every court now wrestling with preemption is really wrestling with that silence, and silence, at this volume, is a decision someone will eventually have to make out loud.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of decision
Noun
  • But public opinions of Israel have since shifted, particularly among Democrats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • What agencies’ differing opinions mean for e-moto riders In emails to the Statesman, the Nampa Police Department and Ada County Sheriff’s Office seemed to back Meridian’s take on the law.
    — Rose Evans August 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of opinion
Noun
  • Boards ask probing questions but rarely deliver blunt verdicts.
    — Samuel Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The conclusions of these organizations should not be presented as though no legitimate disagreement remains — or mistaken for a court verdict.
    — Arielle Kaden, New York Daily News, 3 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 10 Aug. 2026.

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