diagnose

Definitions

To identify the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.

To identify the cause or nature of a problem or situation through analysis.

Examples

The doctor was able to diagnose the patient's condition after reviewing the blood test results.

It is often difficult for mechanics to diagnose the exact cause of a strange noise in an older car.

Early intervention is crucial when experts diagnose a child with a learning disability.

Synonyms

identify determine analyze detect pinpoint distinguish classify

Antonyms

overlook misidentify ignore miss misdiagnose misinterpret confuse