Definition of diagnose
diagnosed;
diagnosing
1 a
: to recognize (something, such as a disease) by signs and symptoms
- The disease is most commonly diagnosed in middle-aged men.
b
: to diagnose a disease or condition in
- diagnosed the patient
2
: to analyze the cause or nature of
- The mechanic diagnosed the problem with the engine.
: to identify a disease from its signs and symptoms : to make a diagnosis
