B2 adjective 중립

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.

예시

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1

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?

어휘 가족

명사
diagnosis
Verb
diagnose
부사
diagnostically
형용사
diagnostic
관련
diagnostician
💡

암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: diagnosis

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
diagnosis
Verb
diagnose
부사
diagnostically
형용사
diagnostic
관련
diagnostician

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

diagnosis vs prognosis

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

📝

사용 참고사항

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'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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').

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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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문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: diagnosis

관련 단어

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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