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diagnose

//ˈdaɪəɡnəʊz//
English Definition
To identify the nature of a problem or illness.
中文释义
诊断;判断(问题成因)
Example Sentence

Botanists used leaf patterns to diagnose the cause of the widespread blight affecting the oak forest.

植物学家利用叶片图案来诊断影响橡树林的广泛枯萎病的成因。

Antonyms
misdiagnose overlook
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dia(穿过) + gno(知道,know) → 透过表象看清 → 诊断。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “diagnose”?

  1. A To identify the nature of a problem or illness.
  2. B To produce or provide something, such as a profit, result, or crop
  3. C To cover or conceal; a covering.
  4. D To make something louder, especially music or sound
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A — To identify the nature of a problem or illness.. “diagnose” means To identify the nature of a problem or illness..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To identify the nature of a problem or illness.”?

  1. A amplify
  2. B diagnose
  3. C yield
  4. D veil
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B — diagnose. “diagnose” means To identify the nature of a problem or illness..

Common questions about “diagnose”

What does “diagnose” mean?

diagnose — To identify the nature of a problem or illness.. In Chinese: 诊断;判断(问题成因).

How do you pronounce “diagnose”?

diagnose is pronounced //ˈdaɪəɡnəʊz//.

How is “diagnose” used in a sentence?

Botanists used leaf patterns to diagnose the cause of the widespread blight affecting the oak forest. (植物学家利用叶片图案来诊断影响橡树林的广泛枯萎病的成因。)

What are synonyms for “diagnose”?

identify, determine, detect — all close in meaning to diagnose (To identify the nature of a problem or illness.).

What is the opposite of “diagnose”?

misdiagnose, overlook — each the opposite of diagnose (To identify the nature of a problem or illness.).

Is “diagnose” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. diagnose is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “diagnose”?

dia(穿过) + gno(知道,know) → 透过表象看清 → 诊断。

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