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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
In the modern landscape of personalized diagnostics, drug research, development, and manufacturing, data integrity and velocity of the product-to-market are everything.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The team imagines small, lightweight, battery-friendly tools that can do what today’s refrigerator-sized systems accomplish ranging from precision surgery to molecular diagnostics.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Transport operator Ruter said test results published last week showed that Chinese bus maker Yutong Group had access to their control systems for software updates and diagnostics.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Despite the favorable outlook in this section, Danaher still has more to figure out in diagnostics.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
In a breakthrough for diagnostics, scientists have created an easy and effective test that identifies a heart failure biomarker in saliva, opening the door to more rapid and accessible life-saving medical interventions for the disease.
—New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2025
Also will offer a proprietary smartphone app that will allow riders to control and plan navigation and monitor the bike’s diagnostics.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Werfen searches for advancements in diagnostics related to acute care, autoimmunity, transplant, transfusion and hemostasis.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
This comes one day after Praia partnered with Providence health system and diagnostics company Labcorp to streamline lab bookings.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The team imagines small, lightweight, battery-friendly tools that can do what today’s refrigerator-sized systems accomplish ranging from precision surgery to molecular diagnostics.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Transport operator Ruter said test results published last week showed that Chinese bus maker Yutong Group had access to their control systems for software updates and diagnostics.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Despite the favorable outlook in this section, Danaher still has more to figure out in diagnostics.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
In a breakthrough for diagnostics, scientists have created an easy and effective test that identifies a heart failure biomarker in saliva, opening the door to more rapid and accessible life-saving medical interventions for the disease.
—New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2025
Also will offer a proprietary smartphone app that will allow riders to control and plan navigation and monitor the bike’s diagnostics.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Werfen searches for advancements in diagnostics related to acute care, autoimmunity, transplant, transfusion and hemostasis.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
This comes one day after Praia partnered with Providence health system and diagnostics company Labcorp to streamline lab bookings.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostics
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Published in Aerospace Science and Technology, the study describes that the Accurate prediction of aerodynamic drag characteristics across a wide range of wing-body configurations is crucial in the early design stages of transonic commercial transport aircraft.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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In fact, failure is one of the key characteristics of Silicon Valley.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Since 2022, numerous campuses have added new safety features – such as installing more cameras on campus and hiring additional police officers – while also working to strengthen their relationships with federal and local law enforcement, according to Inside Higher Ed.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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DeZao says one of AI’s most helpful features is its ability to receive instructions and do its work while the human employee can remain focused on the task at hand.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Yes, the actor inhabited some of Burt’s traits and flourishes, and his conservative style of lawyering came through.—
Sarah Weinman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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Ekitike could cause City problems with his ability to stretch the play and ball-carrying qualities.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Making Intentionality a Priority Since the beginning, Mark and Alexis’ work as Arizona personal injury lawyers has been grounded in passion, relationships, and respect, and these qualities remain to this day.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Tire shops often list the attributes of different tires along with average customer review scores online.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The lab is home to two highly advanced legged humanoid robots, with the largest standing about 6 feet tall and the smaller reaching roughly the height of a 10-year-old child, as well as a quadruped robot with dog-like attributes and the build of a beagle.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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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 13 Nov. 2025.
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