Definitions

1. verb

to determine the nature and cause of a medical problem, especially by examining the patient and using various tests and techniques to gather information

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with diabetes and began to discuss treatment options.”

2. noun

the act of determining the nature and cause of a medical problem

“The diagnosis was complex, requiring multiple tests and a team of doctors.”

3. verb (transitive)

to determine or decide the cause or nature of a problem or situation

“The detective tried to diagnose the cause of the fire and determine who was responsible.”