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Definition diagnose in British English

diagnose verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈdaɪəɡnəʊz/
1

to find out what physical or mental problem someone has by examining them

Example

These questions help doctors diagnose personality disorders.

Example

When Eva was first diagnosed with cancer she was twenty.

Example

A psychiatrist diagnosed her as severely depressed.

Synonyms and related words
admit bedside manner be on call
2

to find out why something such as a piece of equipment or software is not working

Example

Scanning software can diagnose general disk faults.

Synonyms and related words
tune diagnose calibrate
Definition diagnose in British English