DIAGNOSES
/daɪəɡˈnəʊsiz/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of DIAGNOSES
The identification of the nature and cause of an illness.
"He was given the wrong treatment due to an erroneous diagnosis."
The identification of the nature and cause of something (of any nature).
A written description of a species or other taxon serving to distinguish that species from all others. Especially, a description written in Latin and published.
To determine which disease is causing a sick person's signs and symptoms; to find the diagnosis.
(by extension) To determine the cause of a problem.
Examples of DIAGNOSES in a Sentence
- "He was given the wrong treatment due to an erroneous diagnosis."
Word Details
Is DIAGNOSES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DIAGNOSES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DIAGNOSES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DIAGNOSES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | a | g | n | o | s | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DIAGNOSES
100 words from the letters in DIAGNOSES
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How to Use DIAGNOSES in Word Games
DIAGNOSES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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