Meaning & use
diagnosis
The identification of a disease, illness, or problem based on an examination of its signs and symptoms.
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After several tests, the doctor finally gave her a diagnosis of chronic migraines.
The mechanic's diagnosis revealed that a faulty sensor was causing the engine trouble.
A note on using this word
Diagnosis applies beyond medicine to any careful identification of a problem's cause, as in a mechanical or organizational diagnosis.
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