De diagnose
Example: De diagnose van de machine was sneller dan verwacht.
Definition
"De diagnose" refers to the process of identifying the nature or cause of a problem, especially in technical or mechanical contexts. It involves analyzing symptoms or signs to determine the underlying issue, such as in the phrase 'De diagnose van de machine was sneller dan verwacht.'
Etymology
The word "de diagnose" comes from the Greek 'diagnōsis,' meaning 'a distinguishing' or 'discernment.' It entered Dutch through Latin and French, retaining its sense of identifying or distinguishing a condition, often used in medical and technical fields.
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"De diagnose" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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