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diagnostic

Pronunciation: [ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪk]

Word

Learn how to use diagnostic in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “healthcare”

(adjective) related to discovering what is wrong with someone’s health or condition. It often helps doctors understand why a person feels sick.

Example

The doctor ordered several diagnostic tests to find out why I was feeling unwell.

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The treatment was not diagnostic since it didn’t tell us what the actual problem was.

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What diagnostic tests will help determine the cause of my symptoms?

Context: “healthcare”

(noun) a test or method used to find out what is causing a problem in someone's health. It helps doctors understand a patient's condition better.

Example

The diagnostic revealed that he had a mild infection and needed medication.

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The diagnostic failed to identify any specific issues, leaving the doctors puzzled.

Example

What kind of diagnostic do you think is best for this illness?

Context: “technology”

(adjective) related to examining or troubleshooting a system, like a computer, to find out why it's not working properly.

Example

We used a diagnostic tool to check why the printer was malfunctioning.

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This software isn't diagnostic; it doesn't help figure out the error.

Example

What diagnostic steps do we need to follow to fix the issue?

How to pronounce diagnostic

Pronunciation: [ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪk]

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