diagnose

/dˌa‍ɪəɡnˈə‍ʊz/

/ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊs/

to diagnose

MAIN VERB

to find out the cause of a problem or what disease a person has by examining the symptoms

synonyms : name

to identify a medical condition or sickness in a person or an animal

Examples

1. The dermatologist will test a small patch of skin to diagnose any allergies.

2. The mechanic had to turn on the engine to diagnose the problem.

3. Vik was diagnosed with second stage cancer but he didn’t want to get chemotherapy.

4. My father was in the prime of life when he was diagnosed with cancer.