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
Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 22 May 2025
From a simple blood draw, this diagnostic tool measures two proteins (pTau217 and β-amyloid 1-42) found in human plasma.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 20 May 2025
Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
The startup says its product can be used for purposes including clinical diagnostics and neuroscience research.
—Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Adjective
And for women living in healthcare deserts, where access to care is limited, AI can:
Improve Access to Expertise: AI tools bring expert-level diagnostic and treatment planning to underserved or rural areas via telehealth.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 22 May 2025
From a simple blood draw, this diagnostic tool measures two proteins (pTau217 and β-amyloid 1-42) found in human plasma.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 20 May 2025
Noun
Abbott is working with Epic’s Aura software, which connects health systems with medical device manufacturers and diagnostics labs, according to a release.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
The startup says its product can be used for purposes including clinical diagnostics and neuroscience research.
—Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostic
Adjective
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However, each object is characteristic of its community, made with different varieties of flint and in a particular shape.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
5 June 2025
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This inherent volatility is characteristic of emerging technologies but represents a significant hurdle for widespread adoption.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The stylish design comes in four color options to fit nearly any space, while the 360-degree swivel feature allows for quiet, seamless movement.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Frank is the screenwriter and director behind the features Minority Report, Get Shorty, and A Walk Among the Tombstone, and series like The Queen’s Gambit and Godless.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Google debuted its Veo 3 model at Google I/O in May, with significant upgrades to quality.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
7 June 2025
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Executive chef Nicolas Piatti sources quality ingredients from across the country to highlight the richness of the terroir and culinary traditions.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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The animal has a long tail and distinctive tufts of soft hair.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Their selection always includes highly sophisticated and distinctive films that have broadened my cinematic horizons.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Really, all Morgan Plus 8s are much the same, and promise a perfectly delightful driving experience, offering the most traditional British roadster traits in a car that can easily keep up in modern traffic.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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Rethinking the meaning of de-extinction Bringing back a species like the dire wolf isn’t just a matter of getting the fur right or tweaking a few visible traits.—
Elay Shech,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Ordinarily, between 1,700 and 2,000 job orders are posted during a typical day shift, and between 1,100 and 1,400 are posted during a standard night shift.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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The show ran for four seasons until 2011 and followed a typical teenager who secretly had a double life as a famous pop star.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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If, through some freaky genetic engineering, a scientist could combine the physical attributes of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, what might be the result?—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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What's more, fragrance fanatics are more than three times as likely to purchase one linked to emotional attributes and/or memories as described in TikTok videos.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Within such simulations, there will be three distinct participant groups: 1.—
Ivan Shvaichenko,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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There is a distinct difference between the two eras.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Diagnostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnostic. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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