English

diagnose

ˈdaɪəɡˌnoʊz, ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊz, daɪəɡˈnoʊs, daɪəɡˈnəʊz
Meaning: to identify the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊz, daɪəɡˈnoʊs, daɪəɡˈnəʊz

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base diagnose
3rd person singular present diagnoses
Present participle diagnosing
Past diagnosed
Will future will diagnose
Going-to future going to diagnose
Imperative negative don't diagnose / do not diagnose

Example sentences

The doctor diagnosed her with a rare genetic disorder.
The doctor diagnosed her with a rare genetic disorder.
The doctor diagnosed him with a rare heart disease.
The doctor diagnosed him with a rare heart disease.
She was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes last year.
She was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes last year.
The patient was diagnosed with a fatal disease.
The patient was diagnosed with a fatal disease.
Profound deafness can be diagnosed in infancy.
Profound deafness can be diagnosed in infancy.

Usage Notes

Typically used in medical contexts, but can also apply to technical problems or business issues.

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