di·ag·nos·tic
ˌdī-ig-ˈnä-stik 
-əg-
variants
or less commonly diagnostical
ˌdī-ig-ˈnä-sti-kəl
-əg-
1
a
: of, relating to, or used in diagnosis
a diagnostic tool
b
: using the methods of or yielding a diagnosis
diagnostic tests
2
: serving to distinguish or identify
a diagnostic feature
Synonyms
Examples of diagnostic in a Sentence
Adjective
Ultrasound is now widely used as a diagnostic tool.
One important diagnostic feature of this condition is a mild rash.
Noun
the thesis that moral decline is the infallible diagnostic of a decadent society
Recent Examples on the Web
Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2024
The controversial theory isn’t accepted by psychiatry’s leading diagnostic bodies.
—Hannah Dreyfus, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
Through his telemedicine practice in Austin, Texas, for an undisclosed price, Attia offers health advice, diagnostic tests, exercise protocols, and supplements to a wealthy and exclusive clientele.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
The same should occur today with diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine services.
—Pam Kohl and Bill Kiser, STAT, 12 Apr. 2024
At local clinics, rapid diagnostic tests could screen walking blood bank donations for HIV and other transmissible diseases with 98-99% accuracy.
—Simar Bajaj, NPR, 11 Apr. 2024
Treatment costs can be substantial, often ranging from $10,000 to $15,000 per cycle, not including additional expenses such as medications, consultations, and diagnostic tests.
—Larada Lee, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
The health care business, called GE Healthcare, supplies diagnostic scanners, imaging patents and software.
—Michelle Chapman, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
However, while there may not yet be a definitive diagnostic test for it, researchers have found biomarkers, distinct immune changes in blood samples, that demonstrate that ME/CFS is indeed a biological condition, not a psychosomatic one.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
Diane Brady, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024
As for the working group, about a third of the 22 members are employed by companies developing drugs and diagnostics, their disclosures show.
—Paula Span, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2024
Already, from medical diagnostics to engineering and beyond, AI systems are uncovering unimagined correlations and causalities, leading to less waste and improved outcomes.
—David Rothschild, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
The business consultancy company initially provided services in discovery and diagnostics, change management, team performance coaching, and new leader development.
—Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2024
Plus, their current Black Friday deal saves you $300 on your initial diagnostic.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
The diagnostics company Cepheid also lowered the cost of one of its test cartridges for the GeneXpert after John started another online campaign.
—Katherine MacPhail, STAT, 16 Mar. 2024
Resolving diagnostics and keeping notes on missing items or questions mark the culmination of a return’s preparation.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024
This research is part of the growing field of personalized diagnostics, which is based on the idea that several biological indicators of organ health can help clinicians target treatment.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 6 Dec. 2023
Adjective
Veterinarians regularly use xylazine to sedate or calm everything from sheep and cattle to cats and dogs before surgery or while conducting diagnostic tests.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2024
The controversial theory isn’t accepted by psychiatry’s leading diagnostic bodies.
—Hannah Dreyfus, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
Through his telemedicine practice in Austin, Texas, for an undisclosed price, Attia offers health advice, diagnostic tests, exercise protocols, and supplements to a wealthy and exclusive clientele.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
The same should occur today with diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine services.
—Pam Kohl and Bill Kiser, STAT, 12 Apr. 2024
At local clinics, rapid diagnostic tests could screen walking blood bank donations for HIV and other transmissible diseases with 98-99% accuracy.
—Simar Bajaj, NPR, 11 Apr. 2024
Treatment costs can be substantial, often ranging from $10,000 to $15,000 per cycle, not including additional expenses such as medications, consultations, and diagnostic tests.
—Larada Lee, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
The health care business, called GE Healthcare, supplies diagnostic scanners, imaging patents and software.
—Michelle Chapman, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
However, while there may not yet be a definitive diagnostic test for it, researchers have found biomarkers, distinct immune changes in blood samples, that demonstrate that ME/CFS is indeed a biological condition, not a psychosomatic one.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
Noun
One leader who thinks about this a lot is Kristin Peck, CEO of Zoetis, an $8.5 billion-a-year global leader in developing vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for pets and livestock.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024
As for the working group, about a third of the 22 members are employed by companies developing drugs and diagnostics, their disclosures show.
—Paula Span, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2024
Already, from medical diagnostics to engineering and beyond, AI systems are uncovering unimagined correlations and causalities, leading to less waste and improved outcomes.
—David Rothschild, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
The business consultancy company initially provided services in discovery and diagnostics, change management, team performance coaching, and new leader development.
—Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2024
Plus, their current Black Friday deal saves you $300 on your initial diagnostic.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
The diagnostics company Cepheid also lowered the cost of one of its test cartridges for the GeneXpert after John started another online campaign.
—Katherine MacPhail, STAT, 16 Mar. 2024
Resolving diagnostics and keeping notes on missing items or questions mark the culmination of a return’s preparation.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024
This research is part of the growing field of personalized diagnostics, which is based on the idea that several biological indicators of organ health can help clinicians target treatment.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 6 Dec. 2023
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“Diagnostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diagnostic. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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