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diagnose

[ dahy-uhg-nohs, -nohz, dahy-uhg-nohs, -nohz ]

verb (used with object)

diagnosed, diagnosing.
  1. to determine the identity of (a disease, illness, etc.) by a medical examination:

    The doctor diagnosed the illness as influenza.

  2. to ascertain the cause or nature of (a disorder, malfunction, problem, etc.) from the symptoms:

    The mechanic diagnosed the trouble that caused the engine knock.

  3. to classify or determine on the basis of scientific examination.


verb (used without object)

diagnosed, diagnosing.
  1. to make a diagnosis.

diagnose

/ ˈ岹ɪəɡˌəʊ /

verb

  1. to determine or distinguish by diagnosis
  2. tr to examine (a person or thing), as for a disease
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌ徱ˈԴDz, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • 徱a·ԴDza· adjective
  • ܲd·徱a·ԴDz verb (used with object) underdiagnosed underdiagnosing
  • ܲd··ԴDza· adjective
  • ܲ·徱a·ԴDz adjective
  • ɱ-徱a·ԴDz adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of diagnose1

First recorded in 1860–65; back formation from diagnosis
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Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

She says she is "fully diagnosing" herself with "maranoia" - the anxiety and fear that can hit a runner as marathon day approaches.

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Wallace said he was recently diagnosed with autism, saying: "I want to make it absolutely clear I'm not blaming my behaviour on my diagnosis, but it does explain a hell of a lot to me."

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But now James was battling a recurrence of cancer, his legs wrapped in mystery wounds that took too long to diagnose.

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A total of 34,113 people were diagnosed with cancer over the same period.

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At least 90 people have been diagnosed with E. coli in a multistate outbreak that health officials say likely stems from onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders.

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