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.
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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.
—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.—
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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.—
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According to the twisting, years-long saga recounted in the press notes for this restoration, a negative Variety review out of the Toronto International Film Festival in 1999 was enough to spook distributors from taking on Burnett’s feature.—
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While competitors are churning out sleek new models with cutting-edge features, Tesla hasn't introduced a new vehicle in Europe since the Model Y in 2021.—
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
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Evaluate your infrastructure, data quality and workforce capabilities to identify gaps.—
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Morello mixed in brief passages of his own distinctive sound, but the overall effect remained tied to an older tradition.—
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For one thing, Ross created conditions for distinctive voices to be heard.—
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According to Lalich, there’s one consistent trait among those who join cults, online or otherwise: idealism.—
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But this pigment is not very efficient under today’s environmental conditions, so why cyanobacteria evolved this trait has remained a bit of a biological mystery.—
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.—
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What makes the London TV Screenings so important for Beta, and the whole industry, the company says, is that the event caters perfectly to buyers’ demand to actually watch programs instead of the typical trailer-speed-dating-type meetings.—
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This can help avoid surprises and ensure maximum utilization of these valuable tax attributes.—
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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.—
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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.—
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This is classic mosaic evolution, where different parts of the anatomy evolve at distinct rates.—
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“Diagnostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnostic. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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