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also diagnostical
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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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
Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The test usually takes place at your healthcare provider's office or a diagnostic laboratory.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 1 May 2025
Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Beyond the obvious applications, the researchers are hopeful that their findings can be extended beyond diagnostics.
—Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
From streamlined diagnostic workflows to predictive hospital management, robotics is rapidly altering the way care is delivered.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The test usually takes place at your healthcare provider's office or a diagnostic laboratory.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 1 May 2025
Noun
The test is intended as a next generation of diagnostics, enabling more accurate diagnosis than the current standard, fluorescence in situ hybridization, without requiring the painful intrusion of a bone marrow biopsy.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Beyond the obvious applications, the researchers are hopeful that their findings can be extended beyond diagnostics.
—Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostic
Adjective
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Still, diving is so integral to Jeju’s population that the shortening of words characteristic of the Jeju language is attributed to the need for divers to communicate quickly, according to the new study.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
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This is characteristic of the species, researchers said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2025
Noun
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The Jubilee first set sail in 2023, and includes features like IMAX theaters, a rollercoaster, and rope courses, perfect to keep solo travelers and families busy.—
Martie Bowser,
Essence,
22 May 2025
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Pinho was previously in Cannes with debut feature film The Nothing Factory, which premiered in Cannes Directors’ Fortnight in 2017, receiving the Fipresci Prize.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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But if your goal is to prioritize quality sleep, an evening shower may be your best bet.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Another series of sweeps beginning around 8,000 years ago gave Eurasians their distinctive pale complexion.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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Côme is not alone among Réunion’s producers in striving to find—and sell—vanilla’s distinctive if as yet unrecognized qualities.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Powered by Adelaide, Forbes AI Psychological safety, defined by McKinsey as the absence of interpersonal fear, is often cited as a defining trait of high-performing, innovative teams.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Just like my friends, my family and Los Angeles, Yassir benefited from this trait of mine.—
Hannah Benson,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Social Security payments are set to go out May 14 – a few days later than is typical.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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However, the typical analyst expects shares to slide from here.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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The 22-year-old striker is experiencing a difficult second season at the club, yet has the raw attributes to be a good No 9.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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This sort of climate analysis—based on slow changes in animal teeth, as well as their mass and other attributes at a single site—has never been published in the scientific literature.—
Michael Ray Taylor,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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One of the most effective ways to do this is by specializing in client segments with distinct financial needs, values, and life experiences.—
Jason Katz,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The timber and the distinct design spoke of finality.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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“Diagnostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnostic. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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