diagnosisnoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnəʊ.sɪs/us/ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊ.sɪs/plural diagnosesC2 a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after examining it:
"What was the diagnosis?" "Arthritis in both joints."
The doctor has made an initial diagnosis.
Diagnosis of the disease is difficult in the early stages.
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- The tablets didn't help, and I suspected that the doctor had given me an incorrect diagnosis.
- When we get the results of your blood tests, I should be able to give you a clear diagnosis.
- He took one look at the wilted plant and gave me an immediate diagnosis: "It needs more water", he said.
- The engineer examined the washing machine for some time before giving me his diagnosis.
- When the computer still didn't work, we had to ring up Technical Support for their diagnosis.
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