Diagnose

/ˈdaɪəɡnoʊz/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To identify the nature or cause of a problem or condition, often related to illness.

The doctor was able to diagnose the rare disease after running several tests.

To determine the correct diagnosis for a medical condition.

The vet worked quickly to diagnose the dog's illness.

To analyze a situation and identify the problem.

The IT specialist was called in to diagnose the network issues affecting the office.

To examine and pinpoint a fault in a system.

The mechanic managed to diagnose the engine problem with just a few tests.

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

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.

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.

To figure out what's wrong.

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

To check out or analyze quickly.

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