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diagnostics

Pronunciation: [daɪəɡˈnɒstɪks]

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

Context: “healthcare”

(noun) diagnostics are tests and procedures that doctors use to find out what is wrong with a person's health. They help doctors understand diseases or conditions.

Example

The doctor used several diagnostics to determine what was making her feel sick.

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Without proper diagnostics, it was hard to know why he felt unwell.

Example

What types of diagnostics did the doctor recommend for your check-up?

Context: “technology”

(noun) diagnostics can also refer to tools and methods used to check if machines or systems are working properly. They're like a health check for computers and devices.

Example

The IT team ran diagnostics on the computer to fix the problem.

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The machine stopped working because there were no diagnostics available to find the issue.

Example

What diagnostics can we use to troubleshoot this software issue?

Context: “education”

(noun) diagnostics can also mean assessments or quizzes that help teachers find out what students know. They help teachers understand the learning needs of their students.

Example

The teacher gave a diagnostic test to see what the class understood before starting new lessons.

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Without the proper diagnostics, it was difficult to know how to help the students learn better.

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Can we use diagnostics to check where the students are struggling in math?

How to pronounce diagnostics

Pronunciation: [daɪəɡˈnɒstɪks]

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