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Diagnosed

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

Definition

To identify a disease or problem by examining someone or something

Synonyms & similar words

diagnose name identified detected discovered recognized noticed spotted uncovered revealed exposed unmasked determined established confirmed verified validated checked examined investigated studied analyzed

Synonyms by register

Formal

identified ascertained determined established

Informal

figured out sized up pinpointed

Literary

discerned apprehended

Antonyms

misdiagnosed overlooked ignored unrecognized undetected missed

Common collocations

  • diagnosed with a condition
  • diagnosed with cancer
  • diagnosed with diabetes
  • diagnosed with an illness
  • diagnosed early
  • diagnosed late
  • diagnosed correctly
  • diagnosed incorrectly

Word family

noun diagnosis
verb diagnose
adjective diagnostic

Usage note

Primarily used in a medical or technical context to identify the nature or cause of a problem. Avoid using 'diagnosed' for everyday problems unless you are being metaphorical.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor diagnosed the patient with a broken leg.
  2. The mechanic diagnosed the car's engine problem.
  3. The teacher diagnosed the student's learning disability.
  4. The dentist diagnosed a cavity in the patient's tooth.
  5. The therapist diagnosed the patient with depression.

Quotes

  • I was diagnosed with depression when I was a teenager. It's something that's a part of me, but it's not who I am.
  • The best doctor gives the least medicines.
  • The art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease.

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