Diagnosing
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noun.
the act or process of identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon.
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verb.
Present participle of
diagnose
.
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noun.
identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
Word Usage
"A careful and detailed review of a person's medical and family history is important in diagnosing Peutz-Jeghers syndrome."