diagnostic 1 of 2

adjective

ˌdī-ig-ˈnä-stik How to pronounce diagnostic (audio)
variants also diagnostical
Definition of diagnosticnext
as in characteristic
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group studies that show that cultural diversity is a diagnostic feature of a thriving city

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diagnostic

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noun

as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind the thesis that moral decline is the infallible diagnostic of a decadent society

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Recent Examples of diagnostic
Adjective
Pediatricians should be equipped to incorporate genetic testing into the diagnostic evaluation of these children. — Eliza Goldwasser, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026 The study, released by Swedish used EV retailer Carla, analyzed 9,954 battery health tests conducted between 2022 and 2026 using diagnostic technology from Austrian battery testing company AVILOO. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
Noun
The molecular diagnostics company surged 10% after Bloomberg News reported , citing people familiar, that firms like EQT , AllianceBernstein , and KKR are interested in taking Qiagen over. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 9 July 2026 New on the high-tech medi-spa scene, this beacon of calm offers state-of-the-art diagnostics and therapies with a team of specialist doctors, therapists, sports scientists, and osteopaths at the ready. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for diagnostic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostic
  1. characteristic
  2. feature
  3. distinctive
  4. quality
  5. distinct
  6. trait
  7. typical
  8. attribute
Adjective
  • The simple bodywork incorporates components like the seat and headlamp into the design while maintaining a characteristic adventure-bike stance.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
  • Track three scuttles atop a bed of pine needles and broken eggshells, a nervous, almost dubsteppy rhythm haloed in Four Tet’s characteristic bell tones.
    — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • Many of them feature amenities like a basketball court, weight rooms and a pool, while others may have unique features like boxing gyms or an ice rink.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • Apple might delay the full rollout of these desktop AI utilities beyond the initial Q4 2026 macOS 27 release, preferring a staggered approach to unify features across platforms, mirroring iOS.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of feature
Adjective
  • Its distinctive, colorful spots are created by a combination of chemistry, geology and climate.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • This particular iteration showcases Chopard’s signature Lucent steel and ethical rose gold on the giant 44 mm case and integrated bracelet, giving it a distinctive two-tone look.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 July 2026
Definition of distinctive
Noun
  • Grocery store quality produce is sent to Fresh Food Partner corner stores, convenience shops and other local stores, in the Kansas City metropolitan area, for people to purchase.
    — Zuri Primos July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • That being said, the image quality on all the cameras is lacking for someone like me, who made a living for nearly twenty years taking photos.
    — Joe Salas July 26, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
Definition of quality
Adjective
  • Fans nostalgic for that era and the group’s distinct soulful sound have been waiting for new music ever since.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026
  • There’s a handful of eating spots and watering holes here, each with a distinct vibe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
Definition of distinct
Noun
  • The Big Five traits are openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and neuroticism.
    — Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026
  • How might these specific traits impact the overall yak population and their habitat?
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of trait
Adjective
  • That 1982 campaign was typical of the misfortune that plagued Keegan’s international career.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Cases of cyclosporiasis are known to rise during spring and summer months in the US, with a typical season running from the start of May through the end of August, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of typical
Noun
  • Such is the quality of his attributes in possession that Stones’ defending feels like an adjunct to his core on-ball attributes.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • Data, access and prompts change, embeddings are refreshed, and new attributes emerge.
    — Saurabh Gupta, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
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