symptom
Pronunciation: [ˈsɪmptəm]
Word
Context: “health”
(noun) a sign that something might be wrong with your body or mind. If you have a headache or a sore throat, those are symptoms that you could be getting sick.
Example
The doctor said that a sore throat is a common symptom of a cold.
Example
She didn't have any symptoms at all, so the doctor was not worried.
Example
What symptoms are you experiencing right now?
Context: “condition”
(noun) a sign of a larger problem or issue. Sometimes you can see symptoms in things like a car that doesn't work well or a plant that is dying.
Example
The cracks in the wall are a symptom of the house settling.
Example
There were no symptoms of trouble in the engine before the car broke down.
Example
Can you identify any symptoms of the problem in the machine?
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