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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But what really makes A View to a Kill sing are the baddies, starting at the top with the Nazi-bred, ex-KGB, genetically altered microchip tycoon, horse breeder, and airship enthusiast Max Zorin, played with characteristic flamboyance by Walken.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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In March 2025, Colossal unveiled its woolly mouse, engineered to carry genes for the mammoth's characteristic thick, golden coat and accelerated fat metabolism.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Pinho was previously in Cannes with debut feature film The Nothing Factory, which premiered in Cannes Directors’ Fortnight in 2017, receiving the Fipresci Prize.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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Mark Monroe directs the feature which will premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 6 before streaming on Netflix June 11.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
Noun
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At retail price, the MSI Thin gaming laptop is already a good deal, a solid budget model with a nice 144Hz full HD screen, decent build quality and decent components for the price.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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Questions have also centered around other potential environmental concerns, from water to soil and air quality.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 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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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
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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
Adjective
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While that dealer’s price is more in line with typical used car depreciation, the Foundation series was at one time selling at wildly inflated prices on the used market due to high demand.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The five plaintiffs are asking a Superior Court judge to render the city’s advancement of the typical $47.59-per-month trash fee null and void.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 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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There is a distinct difference between the two eras.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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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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“Diagnostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnostic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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