diagnostics
Pronunciation: [daɪəɡˈnɒstɪks]
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.
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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?