Thesaurus results for DIAGNOSTICS

diagnostics

noun

plural of diagnostic

as in characteristics

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 diagnostics Opaque weights prevent fine-tuning for specialized verticals such as healthcare diagnostics, manufacturing quality control, or financial risk modeling, where proprietary data cannot be transmitted to external APIs. — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 By providing real-time diagnostics and predictive maintenance data, the technology is expected to improve mission readiness, reduce maintenance downtime and enhance overall platform reliability during extended underwater operations. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026 Understanding differences in face processing could help point to new diagnostics and help scientists predict who might be better candidates for interventions such as social skills therapy. — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026 They are also calibrated precisely to each individual’s diagnostics. — Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 24 July 2026 Jewett points out that there are plenty of applications, such as drug delivery and diagnostics, that don’t need a cell that fully rebuilds itself but could benefit from a facsimile like the SpudCell. — Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 14 July 2026 The same principle applies to medical devices, diagnostics, digital health technologies, and vaccines. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 14 July 2026 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

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Hoyos said the move was made because Rios Novo, who was Miami’s starter during its MLS Cup championship run, has characteristics that better suit the team’s playing style.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
The five points of the star represent the characteristics of a good citizen, which are fortitude, loyalty, righteousness, prudence, and broadmindedness.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

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But the current facility lacks features like a gymnasium, an outdoor soccer field and an auditorium, which Stewart said are important for a well-rounded educational environment.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
The licensed players and NIL concept revived the college game, but complicated features like this beloved one.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of features

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Getting there defied logic and demanded resilience, traits that have defined this club during a chaotic season.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
The Leadership Blind Spot Of Identity Lag The traits that make a great leader can also set the stage for physical decline.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of traits

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While most conventional theories predict that these stores will not be as successful as hoped, this experiment has never been tried in a place like New York City, which has unique attributes.

— Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The duo are among the side’s most consistent, reliable performers – and both have the attributes to slot in at wingback comfortably.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of attributes

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The work has bounced between several attributions over the years before scholar Giuseppe Porzio identified it as a painting by Glielmo, giving bidders a fresh reason to take notice.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
Political discussions on social media are often dominated by competing attributions of more and more insidious motives to people on the other side.

— Mark Schroeder, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026

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