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definitive diagnosis

/dɪfɪnɪtɪv dɪæɡˈnoʊsɪs/ · de.fi.na.tive.dia.gno.sis
noun
  1. A clear and precise identification of a disease or condition, often made through medical testing or examination. The doctor made a definitive diagnosis of the patient's condition after reviewing the test results.
  2. A clear and precise definition or identification of a concept or idea. The researcher made a definitive diagnosis of the historical event, based on extensive research and analysis.
Did you know? The phrase 'definitive diagnosis' is often used in medical and scientific contexts to convey a high degree of certainty and accuracy.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 1 lookups Added Jul 28, 2026