Diagnose
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.
Often appears as...
- diagnose a disease
- diagnose a problem
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Technical
verb
To describe something accurately and say what its characteristics or symptoms are.
The economist diagnosed the current financial situation as a result of poor legislation.
Often appears as...
- diagnose a situation
- diagnose an issue
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.
Often appears as...
- diagnose a disease
- diagnose a problem
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To describe something accurately and say what its characteristics or symptoms are.
The economist diagnosed the current financial situation as a result of poor legislation.
Often appears as...
- diagnose a situation
- diagnose an issue
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Precision
Used in healthcare to identify specific illnesses or conditions with accuracy.
The doctor diagnosed her with early-stage arthritis.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Troubleshooting
Applied in mechanical or technical fields to find the cause of a malfunction.
The engineer diagnosed the bridge collapse as a structural failure.
Pro Tip 3/3Analytical Process
Involves a systematic process of testing and examination to reach a diagnosis.
The specialist diagnosed the software issue after several debugging steps.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Precision
Used in healthcare to identify specific illnesses or conditions with accuracy.
The doctor diagnosed her with early-stage arthritis.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Troubleshooting
Applied in mechanical or technical fields to find the cause of a malfunction.
The engineer diagnosed the bridge collapse as a structural failure.
Pro Tip 3/3Analytical Process
Involves a systematic process of testing and examination to reach a diagnosis.
The specialist diagnosed the software issue after several debugging steps.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Precision
Used in healthcare to identify specific illnesses or conditions with accuracy.
The doctor diagnosed her with early-stage arthritis.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Troubleshooting
Applied in mechanical or technical fields to find the cause of a malfunction.
The engineer diagnosed the bridge collapse as a structural failure.
Pro Tip 3/3Analytical Process
Involves a systematic process of testing and examination to reach a diagnosis.
The specialist diagnosed the software issue after several debugging steps.
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At what moment are you...
So it would seem that all our various medical miracles can delay or prevent death but not reverse it. But that's not as simple as it sounds because constant advancements in technology and medicine have resulted in diagnoses such as coma, describing potentially reversible conditions,
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If superpowers were...
For that matter, you can't see it either. I mean, what if you have an illness or an infection? How can the doctor diagnose you without being able to see the color change or inflammation? And what if everyone is permanently invisible? Well, think about how boring the world would be
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How does asthma work? -...
Inhalers are known to be very effective, and have helped many people live better lives. Although we've come a long way in improving how we treat and diagnose asthma, we still don't know its exact causes. We currently believe that a combination of genetic and environmental factors
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What happens during a...
Taking aspirin, which thins the blood, and nitroglycerin, which opens up the artery, can help keep the heart attack from getting worse. In the emergency room, doctors can diagnose a heart attack. They commonly use an electrocardiogram to measure the heart's electrical activity
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Growing Up Transgender...
and she said i started to do the operation and then i realized that i had a serious problem i think they took it more seriously realized they needed to take some more serious steps and we got me to counseling and after being diagnosed i was unable to you know start taking
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The psychological weight...
i counted steps i got a standing desk and i learned that my one hour of walking every day was as good for my head as it was for my body and finally life's too short to live without ice cream when i was first diagnosed i made a list of all my favorite foods
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What is bipolar...
The causes are complex, and consequently, diagnosing and living with bipolar disorder is a challenge. Despite this, the disorder is controllable. Certain medications like lithium can help manage risky thoughts and behaviors by stabilizing moods.
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How One Penguin Started...
My grandmother and the penguins, they are unafraid of challenges, you know, the interesting thing is that, well, when that big oil spill was happening and she was diagnosed cancer and we knew she was going to have four months.
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Amy Purdy: Living beyond...
I was in the hospital on life support with less than a two percent chance of living. It wasn't until days later as I lay in a coma that the doctors diagnosed me
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What is leukemia? -...
Despite advances in medicine, cancer remains one of the most frightening diagnoses patients can receive.
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At what moment are you...
So it would seem that all our various medical miracles can delay or prevent death but not reverse it. But that's not as simple as it sounds because constant advancements in technology and medicine have resulted in diagnoses such as coma, describing potentially reversible conditions,
Video examples
If superpowers were...
For that matter, you can't see it either. I mean, what if you have an illness or an infection? How can the doctor diagnose you without being able to see the color change or inflammation? And what if everyone is permanently invisible? Well, think about how boring the world would be
Video examples
How does asthma work? -...
Inhalers are known to be very effective, and have helped many people live better lives. Although we've come a long way in improving how we treat and diagnose asthma, we still don't know its exact causes. We currently believe that a combination of genetic and environmental factors
Video examples
What happens during a...
Taking aspirin, which thins the blood, and nitroglycerin, which opens up the artery, can help keep the heart attack from getting worse. In the emergency room, doctors can diagnose a heart attack. They commonly use an electrocardiogram to measure the heart's electrical activity
Video examples
Growing Up Transgender...
and she said i started to do the operation and then i realized that i had a serious problem i think they took it more seriously realized they needed to take some more serious steps and we got me to counseling and after being diagnosed i was unable to you know start taking
Video examples
The psychological weight...
i counted steps i got a standing desk and i learned that my one hour of walking every day was as good for my head as it was for my body and finally life's too short to live without ice cream when i was first diagnosed i made a list of all my favorite foods
Video examples
What is bipolar...
The causes are complex, and consequently, diagnosing and living with bipolar disorder is a challenge. Despite this, the disorder is controllable. Certain medications like lithium can help manage risky thoughts and behaviors by stabilizing moods.
Video examples
How One Penguin Started...
My grandmother and the penguins, they are unafraid of challenges, you know, the interesting thing is that, well, when that big oil spill was happening and she was diagnosed cancer and we knew she was going to have four months.
Video examples
Amy Purdy: Living beyond...
I was in the hospital on life support with less than a two percent chance of living. It wasn't until days later as I lay in a coma that the doctors diagnosed me
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What is leukemia? -...
Despite advances in medicine, cancer remains one of the most frightening diagnoses patients can receive.
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Yuvraj Singh
Indian Athlete
The battle against cancer has made me strong. It's like winning a war! When I was diagnosed, I was told by doctors my kidney, liver and other organs could fail. It was tough. I didn't know if I could save my life. But I was positive, and because of that, the doctor told me that I would be a man who would never have cancer.
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Shannon Purser
American Actress
I was diagnosed with OCD and depression, and that was a huge relief, because now my struggles had a name and could be reckoned with. With a combination of therapy and medication, I got better. I learned to love life again. My problems didn't go away, but they became much easier to face.
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Stan Laurel
English Actor
Anyone who thinks 'Modern Times' has got a big message is just putting it there himself. Charlie knew that the pressures of modern life and factory life would be good for a lot of laughs, and that's why he did the film - not because he wanted to diagnose the industrial revolution.
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Eric Davis
American Athlete
I was able to get operated on four days after I was diagnosed. It was just a matter of getting this baseball-sized tumor out of me. I reflect now on how lucky I was to be in the situation where I could get the best possible help and treatment.
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Solange Knowles
American Actress
My mom's best friend growing up was diagnosed with AIDS, and he basically raised me when my mom was launching her business. Although I didn't understand at the time what HIV or AIDS was, I knew that's what he passed away from.
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Olivia Newton-John
Musician
I've always been aware of my health - when you are having to go on stage and perform, you need to be feeling good - but when I was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, I became really, really conscious of my health.
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Randi Weingarten
American Activist
Good tests can help teachers determine how their students are performing and identify the areas in which their students need assistance. Like an X-ray, however, tests can diagnose, but they cannot cure.
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Jane Smiley
American Writer
Vets do what doctors used to - diagnose the injury or the condition, patch it up as best they can and remind you that these things happen and that in life we are also in the midst of death.
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Ike Skelton
American Politician
The goal of NIH research is to acquire new knowledge to help prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat disease and disability, from the rarest genetic disorder to the common cold.
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Jon Richardson
English Comedian
I've never said I have OCD, as I haven't been diagnosed.
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Yuvraj Singh
Indian Athlete
The battle against cancer has made me strong. It's like winning a war! When I was diagnosed, I was told by doctors my kidney, liver and other organs could fail. It was tough. I didn't know if I could save my life. But I was positive, and because of that, the doctor told me that I would be a man who would never have cancer.
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Shannon Purser
American Actress
I was diagnosed with OCD and depression, and that was a huge relief, because now my struggles had a name and could be reckoned with. With a combination of therapy and medication, I got better. I learned to love life again. My problems didn't go away, but they became much easier to face.
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Stan Laurel
English Actor
Anyone who thinks 'Modern Times' has got a big message is just putting it there himself. Charlie knew that the pressures of modern life and factory life would be good for a lot of laughs, and that's why he did the film - not because he wanted to diagnose the industrial revolution.
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Eric Davis
American Athlete
I was able to get operated on four days after I was diagnosed. It was just a matter of getting this baseball-sized tumor out of me. I reflect now on how lucky I was to be in the situation where I could get the best possible help and treatment.
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Solange Knowles
American Actress
My mom's best friend growing up was diagnosed with AIDS, and he basically raised me when my mom was launching her business. Although I didn't understand at the time what HIV or AIDS was, I knew that's what he passed away from.
Quote examples
Olivia Newton-John
Musician
I've always been aware of my health - when you are having to go on stage and perform, you need to be feeling good - but when I was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, I became really, really conscious of my health.
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Randi Weingarten
American Activist
Good tests can help teachers determine how their students are performing and identify the areas in which their students need assistance. Like an X-ray, however, tests can diagnose, but they cannot cure.
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Jane Smiley
American Writer
Vets do what doctors used to - diagnose the injury or the condition, patch it up as best they can and remind you that these things happen and that in life we are also in the midst of death.
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Ike Skelton
American Politician
The goal of NIH research is to acquire new knowledge to help prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat disease and disability, from the rarest genetic disorder to the common cold.
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Jon Richardson
English Comedian
I've never said I have OCD, as I haven't been diagnosed.
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