diagnostic
adjective/ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪk/
Frequency rank: #5,158 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the identification of a disease or problem through examination or analysis
Example sentence
The doctor ordered diagnostic tests to find the cause of the patient's symptoms.
Synonyms & related words
- investigative
- clinical
- analytical
- evaluative
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