diagnosis

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: di-ag-no-sis (4)

English Definition

The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem

Example Sentence

The doctor made an accurate diagnosis of her illness.

US IPA /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/
UK IPA /ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/