take the pulse; analyze and assess
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to take the pulse; to feel someone's pulse
technicalA traditional Chinese medicine diagnostic technique where a doctor feels the radial artery pulse to assess a patient's health.
The experienced traditional Chinese medicine doctor carefully took his pulse.
You need to keep quiet while having your pulse taken.
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By feeling the pulse, the doctor diagnosed his condition.
verb
to analyze and assess; to diagnose (a situation)
neutralA metaphorical extension of the medical term. Used to describe a thorough investigation and evaluation of a non-medical situation, problem, or system.
Experts are assessing the quality of the project.
The leader went deep into the grassroots to analyze and guide economic development.
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We need to analyze and diagnose the company's marketing strategy.
The purpose of this meeting is to diagnose the industry's difficulties and prescribe solutions.