diagnose

[ dahy-uh g-nohs, -nohz, dahy-uh g-nohs, -nohz ]
/ ˈdaɪ əgˌnoʊs, -ˌnoʊz, ˌdaɪ əgˈnoʊs, -ˈnoʊz /

verb (used with object), di·ag·nosed, di·ag·nos·ing.

to determine the identity of (a disease, illness, etc.) by a medical examination: The doctor diagnosed the illness as influenza.
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.
to classify or determine on the basis of scientific examination.

verb (used without object), di·ag·nosed, di·ag·nos·ing.

to make a diagnosis.

Origin of diagnose

First recorded in 1860–65; back formation from diagnosis

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British Dictionary definitions for diagnose

diagnose
/ (ˈdaɪəɡˌnəʊz) /

verb

to determine or distinguish by diagnosis
(tr) to examine (a person or thing), as for a disease

Derived forms of diagnose

diagnosable, adjective

Medical definitions for diagnose

diagnose
[ dīəg-nōs′, -nōz′ ]

v.

To distinguish or identify a disease by diagnosis.
To identify a person as having a particular disease or condition by diagnosis.