Diagnose

usgb/ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊs/
verb

To find out what illness someone has, or what is causing a fault in a machine or system, after doing tests, examinations, etc.

The mechanic diagnosed the car as having a faulty brake system.
Visual representation of "diagnose" - To find out what illness someone has, or what is causing a fault in a machine or system, after doing tests, examinations, etc.

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  • diagnose a disease
  • diagnose a problem

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Medical Precision

Used in healthcare to identify specific illnesses or conditions with accuracy.

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The doctor diagnosed her with early-stage arthritis.
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Technical Troubleshooting

Applied in mechanical or technical fields to find the cause of a malfunction.

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The engineer diagnosed the bridge collapse as a structural failure.
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Analytical Process

Involves a systematic process of testing and examination to reach a diagnosis.

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The specialist diagnosed the software issue after several debugging steps.
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