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Diagnose

Verb / ˌdaɪʌˈgnəʊs / Another word for diagnose — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to identify or determine the nature and cause of a problem or illness

Synonyms & similar words

name diagnose identify determine recognize spot pinpoint discover ascertain detect discern observe notice perceive distinguish examine inspect investigate scrutinize analyze

Synonyms by register

Formal

identify determine ascertain recognize

Informal

figure out pinpoint spot nail down

Literary

discern uncover divine

Antonyms

misdiagnose ignore overlook disregard neglect

Common collocations

  • diagnose a problem
  • diagnose a disease
  • diagnose the cause
  • diagnose the issue
  • diagnose a condition
  • diagnose symptoms
  • diagnose illness

Word family

noun diagnosis
verb diagnose
adjective diagnostic

Usage note

Primarily used in a medical or technical context to identify the nature of a problem or illness. Avoid using it for everyday problems unless you intend a slightly more formal or technical tone.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor will diagnose your illness.
  2. The teacher will diagnose why the student is having trouble.
  3. The mechanic will diagnose the car's problem.
  4. The detective will diagnose the cause of the crime.
  5. The scientist will diagnose the reason for the experiment's failure.

Quotes

  • The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease. - Thomas Edison
  • It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them. - Benjamin Franklin
  • It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver. - Mahatma Gandhi

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