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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

diagnose

IPA: /ˈdaɪəɡnoʊz/

KK: /daɪəɡnoʊz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To identify a disease or condition based on symptoms or tests.

Example: The doctor can diagnose quickly after examining the patient.

transitive verb

Definition: To find out what is wrong with someone or something by examining it carefully.

Example: The doctor will diagnose the illness after running some tests.

diagnosis

IPA: /ˌdaɪəgˈnoʊsɪs/

KK: /daɪəgˈnoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process of identifying a disease or condition based on a person's symptoms and medical history.

Example: The doctor made a diagnosis after reviewing the test results.

diagnostic

IPA: /ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪk/

KK: /daɪəɡˈnɑstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to identifying a disease or problem through examination or analysis.

Example: The doctor used a diagnostic tool to determine the patient's illness.

noun

Definition: A tool or method used to identify a disease or condition based on symptoms or signs.

Example: The doctor used a diagnostic tool to determine the patient's illness.

diagnostician

IPA: //ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪʃən//

KK: /daɪəɡˈnɑːstɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A person who identifies diseases or conditions based on symptoms and tests, often a medical doctor.

Example: The diagnostician was able to determine the cause of the patient's illness after several tests.

diagonalize

IPA: //daɪˈæɡənəlaɪz//

KK: /daɪˈæɡənəlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To change a square matrix into a diagonal matrix by using another matrix and its inverse, so that all the nonzero elements are arranged from the upper left to the lower right.

Example: In linear algebra, we often diagonalize matrices to simplify calculations.

diagonalized

IPA: /daɪˈæɡənəlaɪzd/

KK: /daɪˈæɡənəlaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Changed into a form where the elements outside the main diagonal are zero, often used in mathematics and linear algebra.

Example: The matrix was diagonalized to simplify the calculations.

verb

Definition: To change a matrix into a diagonal form, where all the non-diagonal elements are zero, often used in mathematics and linear algebra.

Example: The mathematician diagonalized the matrix to simplify the calculations.

diagrammatic

IPA: /ˌdaɪəˈɡræmætɪk/

KK: /daɪəˈɡræmætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or represented in the form of a diagram, which is a visual representation of information or data.

Example: The teacher used a diagrammatic approach to explain the complex concept clearly.

diagrammatical

IPA: /ˌdaɪəˈɡræmætɪkəl/

KK: /daɪəˈɡræmɪtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or represented in the form of a diagram, which is a simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something.

Example: The teacher used a diagrammatical representation to explain the complex process.

diagraph

IPA: /ˈdaɪəɡræf/

KK: /ˈdaɪəˌgræf/

noun

Definition: A tool used for drawing that combines a protractor and a scale, helping to create accurate measurements and angles.

Example: The architect used a diagraph to ensure the angles of the building were precise.

diakinesis

IPA: /ˌdaɪəˈkɪnɪsɪs/

KK: /daɪəˈkɪnɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The last phase of the first stage of cell division where chromosomes become shorter and thicker, and the cell prepares to divide.

Example: During diakinesis, the chromosomes become more visible under a microscope as they condense.

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