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.

Ejemplos

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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?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
diagnosis
Verb
diagnose
Adverbio
diagnostically
Adjetivo
diagnostic
Relacionado
diagnostician
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: diagnosis

Ejemplos

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
diagnosis
Verb
diagnose
Adverbio
diagnostically
Adjetivo
diagnostic
Relacionado
diagnostician

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

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

Se confunde a menudo con

diagnosis vs prognosis

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

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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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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Truco para recordar

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

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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: diagnosis

Palabras relacionadas

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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