Diagnosing: meaning, definitions and examples

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diagnosing

 

[ daษชษ™ษกหˆnoสŠzษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical context

Diagnosing is the process of identifying a disease or condition by evaluating the symptoms and signs presented by a patient. It involves clinical examination, medical history, and often additional testing or imaging. Accurate diagnosing is crucial for determining the appropriate treatment plan.

Synonyms

determining, identifying, recognizing

Examples of usage

  • The doctor is diagnosing the patient's symptoms.
  • Diagnosing the issue quickly can save lives.
  • They are diagnosing the software problem to find a solution.
Context #2 | Verb

technical context

In a technical context, diagnosing refers to the analysis of malfunctioning systems or products to identify the underlying problems. This often involves troubleshooting procedures to isolate the issue and recommend solutions.

Synonyms

analyzing, assessing, troubleshooting

Examples of usage

  • Technicians are diagnosing the electrical fault.
  • The team is diagnosing the network issues.
  • He is diagnosing the car's engine trouble.

Translations

Translations of the word "diagnosing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diagnosticando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฆเคพเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช diagnostizieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendiagnosis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั–ะฐะณะฝะพัั‚ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ diagnozowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จบๆ–ญใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท diagnostiquer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ diagnosticar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tanฤฑ koymak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„๋‹จํ•˜๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดุฎูŠุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diagnostikovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ diagnostikovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏŠๆ–ญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ diagnosticiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ greining

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธะฐะณะฝะพัั‚ะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒแƒ’แƒœแƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diaqnostika

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ diagnosticar

Etymology

The word 'diagnose' comes from the Greek word 'diagnosis', which means 'to discern' or 'to distinguish'. It is formed from the prefix 'dia-', meaning 'through' or 'across', and 'gnosis', meaning 'knowledge'. The use of the term in medical contexts can be traced back to the early 19th century as the field of medicine expanded, requiring more precise terminology for understanding and identifying diseases. The transition to modern usage included influences from Latin and evolved through various languages, ultimately establishing a standard usage in the English language. Today, 'diagnosing' is commonly associated with both medical and technical fields, underscoring its versatility and importance in problem-solving.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,005, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.