Diagnose — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈdī-ig-ˌnōs/ di·ag·nose

Meaning & Definition of Diagnose

Diagnose (verb)

  1. to recognize (something, such as a disease) by signs and symptoms
  2. to recognize a disease or condition in
  3. to analyze the cause or nature of

Diagnose (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to find out or establish the identity of

    "Experts have introduced new technology for diagnosing certain types of cancer in their early stages."

    similar: distinguish, finger, ID, identify, pinpoint, single (out), determine, find, locate, pick out, place, recognize, spot, assess, check, evaluate, examine, inspect, investigate, notice, observe, scrutinize, certify, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, support, validate, verify, anatomize, assay, break down, cut, deconstruct, dissect
    opposite: misdiagnose, overdiagnose, underdiagnose, camouflage, conceal, disguise, hide

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Diagnose

The most common words with a similar meaning to Diagnose:

distinguish, finger, ID, identify, pinpoint, single (out), determine, find, locate, pick out, place, recognize, spot, assess, check, evaluate, examine, inspect, investigate, notice, observe, scrutinize, certify, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, support, validate, verify, anatomize, assay, break down, cut, deconstruct, dissect

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Diagnose

Words with the opposite meaning of Diagnose:

misdiagnose, overdiagnose, underdiagnose, camouflage, conceal, disguise, hide

Word Forms of Diagnose

Inflections: diagnosed, diagnosing

Derived words: diagnosable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Diagnose

back-formation from diagnosis

First known use: circa 1841t

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Diagnose

Frequently Asked Questions about Diagnose

What does "Diagnose" mean?

"Diagnose" means to recognize (something, such as a disease) by signs and symptoms. As a verb, it is defined as: to recognize (something, such as a disease) by signs and symptoms.

What is another word for "Diagnose"?

Other words for "Diagnose" include distinguish, finger, ID, identify, pinpoint, single (out), determine and find. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Diagnose" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Diagnose"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Diagnose". Common alternatives include distinguish, finger, ID, identify, pinpoint, single (out), determine, find, locate and pick out.

What is the opposite of "Diagnose"?

Antonyms of "Diagnose" include misdiagnose, overdiagnose, underdiagnose, camouflage, conceal, disguise and hide.

How do you use "Diagnose" in a sentence?

Examples of "Diagnose" in a sentence: "Experts have introduced new technology for diagnosing certain types of cancer in their early stages.".

Is "Diagnose" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Diagnose" is a verb.

Is "Diagnose" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Diagnose" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Diagnose"?

"Diagnose" is pronounced /ˈdī-ig-ˌnōs/ and divided into syllables as di·ag·nose.