variants
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
Juliana Kim, NPR, 17 Feb. 2025
The only definitive diagnostic method is laparoscopy, during which lesions can be removed and the disease staged based on the depth, location, and type of adhesions.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Tobago House Of Assembly, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Biotechnology core revenue is expected to increase 6% to 7% Meanwhile, core revenue for both the life sciences and diagnostics segments is expected to be down mid-single-digit percentage points.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
He was taken to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Friday for treatment and diagnostic tests, according to the Vatican.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 17 Feb. 2025
The only definitive diagnostic method is laparoscopy, during which lesions can be removed and the disease staged based on the depth, location, and type of adhesions.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Noun
Another area is digital technology, and Tobago is particularly interested in exploring how technologies such as artificial intelligence can improve its systems for education, security, medical diagnostics and tourism.
—Tobago House Of Assembly, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Biotechnology core revenue is expected to increase 6% to 7% Meanwhile, core revenue for both the life sciences and diagnostics segments is expected to be down mid-single-digit percentage points.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostic
Adjective
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In addition to its timeless elegance characteristic of a European chateau, the home is in the exclusive neighborhood of Snedens Landing, which is well known for its rustic seclusion, connection to the arts and proximity to New York City.—
Michael P. McKinney,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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As of Monday morning, after an unfortunately characteristic several days of posting wildly offensive stuff, the rapper’s account was listed as deactivated.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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To go along with all of those features, Christine said that whoever ends up purchasing the property will also receive the farm's Plenary Winery license.—
Maddie McGay,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth Olsen doesn’t appreciate Alicia Vikander meddling in her plan to start a family in the trailer for the sci-fi feature The Assessment.—
Ryan Gajewski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Amid the search for Lam, hotel guests began complaining of poor water quality and water pressure issues.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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One of the intriguing qualities of dark paint colors is their ability to recede visually.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Now, scientists may have discovered the potential source of that distinctive coloring, overturning a popular theory in the process.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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The price history reflects the challenges of finding a buyer for such a distinctive property.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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According to Lalich, there’s one consistent trait among those who join cults, online or otherwise: idealism.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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Not that the other traits can’t be there as well, but the size, and using that size, must be a constant.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Trial sites that cater to families – and understand women’s roles as the typical family caretaker – have thus seen higher retention than those that don’t.—
Eva Epker,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article The Chicago Blackhawks’ first practice since the NHL took a break for the 4 Nations Face-Off looked more like a series of training camp drills than a typical midseason session.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This can help avoid surprises and ensure maximum utilization of these valuable tax attributes.—
Shaune Scutellaro,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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While none has the ‘all-in-one’ attributes managers want from a modern centre-forward, Jackson is the closest to connecting the dots.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Resisting the label of fusion, Twitty describes the dish as an homage to flavors that highlights the intersections between distinct culinary traditions.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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This is classic mosaic evolution, where different parts of the anatomy evolve at distinct rates.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Diagnostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnostic. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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