diagnose (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈdaɪəɡnəʊz/
Definition
To identify the nature of an illness or other problem by examining the symptoms.
Examples
The doctor was able to diagnose the rare disease quickly.
It's difficult to diagnose the exact cause of the engine failure.
She was diagnosed with a serious condition that required immediate treatment.
How to Use diagnose
- diagnose with (prepositional phrase)
- To be identified as having a particular illness or condition. — "The patient was diagnosed with pneumonia."
- diagnose as (prepositional phrase)
- To be identified as a specific illness or condition. — "The symptoms were diagnosed as a mild allergic reaction."
- diagnose the cause of (collocation)
- To identify the reason for a problem or illness. — "The investigation aimed to diagnose the cause of the accident."
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