Diagnostic

/ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A test or procedure used to identify a problem or condition.

The diagnostic revealed that the vehicle's battery was drained.

The process of determining the nature of a problem.

After a thorough diagnostic, the technician fixed the computer issue.

adjective

Relating to the determination of the nature of a problem or condition, especially concerning medical or technical issues.

The doctor conducted a diagnostic test to identify the illness.

Serving to distinguish or analyze a condition or defect.

The engineer used diagnostic tools to assess the performance of the machine.

Involving the analysis or examination of systems or processes.

The software includes diagnostic features that help troubleshoot errors.

From the Greek 'diagnostikos', meaning 'able to discern.'

diagnostic tool

A device or software used to identify problems or issues.

diagnostic test

An examination or analysis used to determine the nature of a condition.

diagnosis

The identification of the nature of an illness or problem.

diagnostician

A specialist in diagnosing diseases.