B2 adjective Neutral

diagnosis

/ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊ.sɪs/

A diagnosis is the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms. It is also used in non-medical contexts to describe the analysis of why something is not working correctly.

Beispiele

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The doctor gave me a quick diagnosis after looking at my throat.

The doctor identified the cause of my illness quickly after examining my throat.

2

The committee's diagnosis of the project's failure cited poor communication as the primary cause.

The committee identified that the main reason the project failed was a lack of communication.

3

What's the diagnosis on my broken car? Is it expensive to fix?

What is the problem with my car, and will it cost a lot to repair?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
diagnosis
Verb
diagnose
Adverb
diagnostically
Adjektiv
diagnostic
Verwandt
diagnostician
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Merkhilfe

Think of the prefix 'dia-' (through) and '-gnosis' (knowledge). A diagnosis gives you 'thorough knowledge' of the problem.

Schnelles Quiz

The patient was relieved to finally receive an accurate ______ for her chronic fatigue.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: diagnosis

Beispiele

1

The doctor gave me a quick diagnosis after looking at my throat.

everyday

The doctor identified the cause of my illness quickly after examining my throat.

2

The committee's diagnosis of the project's failure cited poor communication as the primary cause.

formal

The committee identified that the main reason the project failed was a lack of communication.

3

What's the diagnosis on my broken car? Is it expensive to fix?

informal

What is the problem with my car, and will it cost a lot to repair?

4

Accurate diagnosis of the disease requires advanced molecular imaging techniques.

academic

Correctly identifying this disease needs the use of modern medical technology.

5

A thorough diagnosis of the market trends is necessary before launching the new product.

business

A complete analysis of how the market is changing is needed before we start selling the new product.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
diagnosis
Verb
diagnose
Adverb
diagnostically
Adjektiv
diagnostic
Verwandt
diagnostician

Häufige Kollokationen

accurate diagnosis a correct identification of the problem
early diagnosis identifying the problem at the beginning stages
confirm a diagnosis to prove that the initial identification is correct
receive a diagnosis to be told by a professional what the problem is
clinical diagnosis an identification based on signs and symptoms rather than laboratory tests

Häufige Phrasen

wrong diagnosis

an incorrect identification of an illness or issue

preliminary diagnosis

an initial identification made before all tests are completed

differential diagnosis

the process of distinguishing one disease from others with similar symptoms

Wird oft verwechselt mit

diagnosis vs prognosis

Diagnosis identifies the current problem, while prognosis predicts the future course or outcome of the situation.

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Nutzungshinweise

While mostly used in medical contexts, diagnosis is common in engineering, business, and social sciences to describe the root cause of a failure. It is a formal word often paired with verbs like 'make', 'provide', or 'reach'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the verb form 'diagnose' when they need the noun 'diagnosis' (e.g., saying 'The doctor gave a diagnose' instead of 'a diagnosis').

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Merkhilfe

Think of the prefix 'dia-' (through) and '-gnosis' (knowledge). A diagnosis gives you 'thorough knowledge' of the problem.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek word 'diagnōsis', meaning 'discerning' or 'distinguishing' between options.

Grammatikmuster

The plural form is 'diagnoses' (pronounced /-siːz/). Usually used with the verbs 'make', 'give', 'receive', or 'confirm'. Often followed by the preposition 'of' (e.g., diagnosis of cancer).
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Kultureller Kontext

In many Western healthcare systems, a formal diagnosis is a prerequisite for insurance companies to approve and pay for specific treatments.

Schnelles Quiz

The patient was relieved to finally receive an accurate ______ for her chronic fatigue.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: diagnosis

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