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Meaning & Definition of Diagnose in English

English

Diagnose

Pronunciation:

/ˈdaɪəɡnoʊz/

Part of Speech:

verb

Meaning and Definition of Diagnose

1. Primary Definition

To identify the nature of an illness or problem by examination.

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: To determine the nature of a disease or condition through examination.

    Example Sentence: The doctor was able to diagnose her illness after several tests.

  • Definition: To analyze and explain the reason for a problem or failure.

    Example Sentence: The technician came to diagnose the issue with the computer.

Etymology

Origin: From Greek 'diagnōsiskein', meaning 'to discern' or 'to distinguish'.

Synonyms

identify | recognize | determine | assess | classify

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • self-diagnose: To conclude or determine one's own medical condition without professional help.
  • diagnostic test: A medical test used to confirm a diagnosis.
  • misdiagnose: To incorrectly identify a disease or condition.

Translations

  • Spanish: diagnosticar
  • French: diagnostiquer
  • German: diagnostizieren
  • Russian: диагностировать

Related Words

  • diagnosis: The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon.
  • diagnostic: Related to the identification of a disease or condition.
  • symptom: A physical or mental feature that indicates a condition.

Slang Meanings of diagnose

  • Meaning: To figure out what's wrong.

    Example Sentence: He looked at the car and tried to diagnose it like a mechanic.

  • Meaning: To check out or analyze quickly.

    Example Sentence: Let's diagnose this problem before we waste any time.