diagnosis

Definitions

The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.

The act or process of identifying or determining the nature and cause of a disease or injury through evaluation.

Examples

The doctor provided a formal diagnosis after reviewing the patient's test results.

Early diagnosis is crucial for the effective treatment of many chronic diseases.

She was relieved to finally receive a clear diagnosis for her persistent symptoms.

Synonyms

identification analysis assessment classification detection determination evaluation

Antonyms

misdiagnosis oversight confusion uncertainty indecision ignorance neglect