diagnosis

Definition

  • noun: the act of identifying a disease, illness, or problem by examining someone or something
  • noun: the art or act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms

Examples

  • The committee published its 'diagnosis' of the problems affecting urban schools.

  • The unusual combination of symptoms made accurate 'diagnosis' difficult.

  • She is an expert in the 'diagnosis' and treatment of eye diseases.

Movie quotes

  • (..) I just can't stand that fucking smell anymore! Wait. Whoa... Is that blood? Oh, shit. What's your medical diagnosis now? It fucking stinks. Oh, shit. Careful. These steps are old and rotten down here. - Yeah, like this whole freaking house. (..)
    2013 Evil Dead