Diagnose: meaning, definitions and examples

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diagnose

 

[ ˈdaɪəɡˌnoʊz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical

To identify the nature of an illness or other problem by examining the symptoms and signs. It involves analyzing the patient's medical history, conducting tests, and making a diagnosis.

Synonyms

detect, determine, identify

Examples of usage

  • Her doctor was able to diagnose her condition quickly.
  • After running several tests, the medical team was finally able to diagnose the cause of his symptoms.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To recognize a particular disease or problem by examining the symptoms.

Synonyms

discern, recognize, spot

Examples of usage

  • The mechanic was able to diagnose the issue with the engine just by listening to the sound it made.
  • It took a while for the specialist to diagnose the rare condition.

Translations

Translations of the word "diagnose" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diagnosticar

🇮🇳 निदान करना

🇩🇪 diagnostizieren

🇮🇩 mendiagnosis

🇺🇦 діагностувати

🇵🇱 diagnozować

🇯🇵 診断する (しんだんする)

🇫🇷 diagnostiquer

🇪🇸 diagnosticar

🇹🇷 teşhis etmek

🇰🇷 진단하다 (jindanada)

🇸🇦 تشخيص

🇨🇿 diagnostikovat

🇸🇰 diagnostikovať

🇨🇳 诊断 (zhěnduàn)

🇸🇮 diagnosticirati

🇮🇸 greina

🇰🇿 диагноз қою

🇬🇪 დიაგნოსტიკა

🇦🇿 diaqnoz qoymaq

🇲🇽 diagnosticar

Etymology

The word 'diagnose' originates from the Greek word 'diagnōsis', which means 'discrimination' or 'distinguishing'. The concept of diagnosing illnesses has been crucial in medicine for centuries, evolving with advancements in technology and knowledge.

See also: undiagnosed.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,936, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.