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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
That includes deploying tools such as digital avatars to conduct basic medical interviews, robotic systems for remote diagnostics, and drones to deliver medication where pharmacies don't exist.
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Windsor Johnston, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Many brands agreed, however, that financing must be paired with technical assistance, diagnostics, and capacity building, along with strong governance and grievance mechanisms to ensure transparency.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
By abandoning standardized diagnostics without a viable replacement, CSU violates that trust.
—Andrea Mays, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
That model will make everything from advanced specialty care to diagnostics, chemotherapy and follow-up care accessible across rural region regions.
—Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The problem is that the line between necessary diagnostics and commercial tracking is often blurry.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Monitoring ethanol at very low concentrations is crucial due to its widespread use in industries, food production, medical diagnostics, and transportation, as well as its volatility and potential health risks.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Attia placed an emphasis on exercise, protein consumption and early diagnostics.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
That includes agents to help marketers generate subscriber offers, customer service representatives improve their troubleshooting, have subscriber questions and interactions directed to the right people, and help field technicians automate diagnostics and optimize installations, among other things.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Windsor Johnston, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Many brands agreed, however, that financing must be paired with technical assistance, diagnostics, and capacity building, along with strong governance and grievance mechanisms to ensure transparency.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
By abandoning standardized diagnostics without a viable replacement, CSU violates that trust.
—Andrea Mays, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
That model will make everything from advanced specialty care to diagnostics, chemotherapy and follow-up care accessible across rural region regions.
—Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The problem is that the line between necessary diagnostics and commercial tracking is often blurry.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Monitoring ethanol at very low concentrations is crucial due to its widespread use in industries, food production, medical diagnostics, and transportation, as well as its volatility and potential health risks.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Attia placed an emphasis on exercise, protein consumption and early diagnostics.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
That includes agents to help marketers generate subscriber offers, customer service representatives improve their troubleshooting, have subscriber questions and interactions directed to the right people, and help field technicians automate diagnostics and optimize installations, among other things.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostics
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These characteristics are amplified by Fire, a flamboyant element that represents boldness, passion, and action.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Reliable characteristics in your players.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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The brand has done that by bringing its key features—Art Deco architecture, innovative dining, a grand ballroom, the Peacock Alley lounge where guests gather at all times of the day—and infusing them with an unmistakably Japanese spirit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Many families say such features still put too great a burden on parents and teens to ensure a safe online experience and hope the trials could lead to new online safety legislation.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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That fact, plus certain skeletal traits, led some scientists to hypothesize Spinosaurus was fully aquatic, an open-water swimmer and diving pursuit predator in a marine setting.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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That places them within the typical size range for a leaf-toed gecko, but the combination of physical traits — particularly prominent white spikes across a slender body frame — sets them apart visually.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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But with the war showing no sign of ending, how long those qualities can keep him in power is an open question.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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But while this may help some artists, others continue to credit the ineffable qualities of music composition.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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So, the Olympics has all the attributes of just great drama and story.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Yet, for all Witt’s physical attributes, what impressed the Team USA players most about him was his demeanor.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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This post was corrected on 21 January 2021 to clarify attributions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 Jan. 2021
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“Diagnostics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnostics. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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