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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
Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Maya Goldman Jan 9, 2025 - Health How Trump could upend a plan to police lab tests
The Biden administration's contentious plan to increase federal regulation of diagnostic medical tests could be swiftly dialed back after President-elect Trump is sworn in.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Qualcomm Technologies Another example involves a lab using Qualcomm Technologies’ vision technology to automate bacteria colony counting, a process critical in food safety and medical diagnostics.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The cancer was first detected in January 2024, following abdominal surgery, which led to further diagnostic testing.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Maya Goldman Jan 9, 2025 - Health How Trump could upend a plan to police lab tests
The Biden administration's contentious plan to increase federal regulation of diagnostic medical tests could be swiftly dialed back after President-elect Trump is sworn in.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
Doctors may order blood tests for three main reasons: screening, diagnostics or monitoring.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Qualcomm Technologies Another example involves a lab using Qualcomm Technologies’ vision technology to automate bacteria colony counting, a process critical in food safety and medical diagnostics.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagnostic
Adjective
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The immune system responds to these accumulations, sending macrophage white blood cells to engulf the cholesterol, which then turn into foam cells that aggregate in the skin, forming the yellowish plaques characteristic of xanthelasma.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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The nose features the spice and herbal notes characteristic of rye whiskeys, with pine, mint, and eucalyptus notes followed by citrus zest, floral potpourri, and herbal aromas.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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See the Headliner, narrative feature and TV premieres section below.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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Terms & Conditions, the first feature from video artist Joseph, was complicated this morning after it was announced that Participant had pulled the project from a debut slot at Sundance.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Both of these qualities can make the water appear sparkling blue.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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William does have one redeeming quality: A black cat that keeps him company when his life decisions leave him all alone in his junky bachelor apartment.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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His distinctive dance moves quickly went viral— the dance looks like someone standing in place and pumping their arms back and forth, as if trying to dry their back with an invisible towel.—
Phil Harrell,
NPR,
20 Jan. 2025
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In some ways, because of their ability to secure bigger hits and Goosebumps’ multigenerational focus, the anthology series acts as a period piece and time capsule, sonically capturing two distinctive moments and their music trends.—
Abbey White,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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And for some of Wednesday, all three of those traits were on display.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2025
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While each animal sign is associated with different traits and characteristics, so is each element.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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On a typical day, when relaxing, Elizabeth can sit at her chabudai (a low Japanese tea table), look out her circle window and enjoy the seasons.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Their current salary is considered to be typical for South Bay city leaders.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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While the robot vacuum’s smart features and multiple cleaning options are impressive, it’s also got tons of practical attributes.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Once again, Alyaksandr Lukashenka is using external attributes of democracy to stay in power.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The relationship between hardware and software is equally similar and distinct—both serve the disabled community, but both serve in different ways, with some individuals requiring one over the other.—
Grant Stoner,
WIRED,
30 Jan. 2025
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Wood Snake, in particular, makes this year distinct from the next.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Diagnostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnostic. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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