진단

jindan
nounIntermediate diagnosis
formal

The process of identifying a disease or condition by examining symptoms and test results.

의사는 환자의 증상을 진단했습니다.

The doctor diagnosed the patient's symptoms.

진단 결과는 암이었습니다.

The diagnosis was cancer.

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Commonly used in medical contexts.

general

An assessment or evaluation of a situation or problem.

회사는 시장 상황을 진단했습니다.

The company analyzed the market situation.

교사는 학생들의 학습 수준을 진단했습니다.

The teacher assessed the students' learning levels.

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Used in non-medical contexts to describe analysis or evaluation.

Collocations

진단 결과diagnosis result진단 검사diagnostic test진단 도구diagnostic tool

Related Phrases

진단명phrase
diagnosis name
진단 기준phrase
diagnostic criteria

💡Pro Tip

Medical vs. General Use

In medical contexts, '진단' is specific to identifying diseases. In general contexts, it can mean any form of evaluation.

Gold Rule

Accurate Usage

Ensure '진단' is used in contexts where an assessment or evaluation is being made, whether medical or otherwise.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Chinese characters 진(診) meaning 'to examine' and 단(斷) meaning 'to judge' or 'to decide'.

📝Usage Notes

In medical contexts, '진단' refers specifically to identifying a disease or condition. In general contexts, it can mean any form of assessment or evaluation.

Word Breakdown

to examine
root
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to judge or decide
root
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