Meaning & Definition of Diagnose in English
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Diagnose
Pronunciation:
/ˈdaɪəɡnoʊz/Part of Speech:
verbMeaning 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.