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diagnose

[dahy-uhg-nohs, -nohz, dahy-uhg-nohs, -nohz] / ˈdaɪ əgˌnoʊs, -ˌnoʊz, ˌdaɪ əgˈnoʊs, -ˈnoʊz /
VERB
identify problem, disease
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analyze determine investigate pinpoint pronounce recognize
STRONG
distinguish interpret place spot
WEAK
determinate diagnosticate
Antonyms
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miss
STRONG
overlook
WEAK
misdiagnose

Example Sentences

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The results are used to diagnose osteoporosis, assess a person's risk of fracture and evaluate body composition.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

While surgery can help diagnose endometriosis and alleviate some of the pain, there is no cure for the condition and the symptoms are unpredictable.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

One feature that Mainelli found impressive was Device IQ, an AI-enabled feature that can proactively find, diagnose and fix issues on a device.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

But rather than devote resources to researching the underlying issues, “we continue to try to diagnose a problem without actually speaking to the men.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

It is possible to quickly diagnose the health of a marriage.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell