Automotive Troubleshooting Vocabulary

verb to identify or determine the nature of a medical condition or problem through analysis and examination

• The doctor was able to diagnose the patient's illness after conducting several tests.
• The mechanic diagnosed the problem with my car pretty quickly.
• I diagnosed the issue with my computer by Googling the error message.
• She was able to diagnose the underlying cause of the company's financial troubles.

verb to make a sudden, sharp movement

adjective characterized by sudden, sharp movements

• The machine malfunctioned due to the jerking motion of the gears.
• Stop jerking around and focus on the task at hand.
• He was jerking his arm trying to show off his muscles.
• The sudden jerking of the car on the bumpy road made her feel nauseous.