diagnostic
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/ˌdaɪəɡˈnɑːstɪk/
🇬🇧
/ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪk/
adjective
R
related to discovering the cause of a problem
The doctor ordered some diagnostic tests to find out what was wrong.
R
used to determine what a student needs to learn
The teacher used diagnostic assessments to tailor the lessons to each student's needs.
noun
R
a program that helps find computer problems
I ran a diagnostic on my computer to fix the issue.
R
a message that tells you about a computer problem
The diagnostic message said there was a problem with the hard drive.
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the process or methods of finding out a problem
The doctor used advanced medical diagnostics to determine the cause of the symptoms.
translation
related to discovering the cause of a problem; used to determine what a student needs to learn
a program that helps find computer problems; a message that tells you about a computer problem; the process or methods of finding out a problem
Word Forms
Plural
diagnostics