diagnostic
Pronunciation: [ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪk]
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.
Example
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.
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What diagnostic steps do we need to follow to fix the issue?