diagnostic

Definition

Examples

The mechanic ran a diagnostic test to find the problem with the engine.

Word Family

Synonyms

• symptomaticcharacteristic or indicative of a disease
• investigativedesigned to find information or ascertain facts

Collocations

• Easy diagnostic test results
  describing diagnostic test results (concerned with diagnosis; used for furthering diagnosis)
• Medium run routine diagnostic procedures
  to operate, manage, or execute regarding routine diagnostic procedures
• Hard advanced computer diagnostic tools
  to advanced computer diagnostic tools, meaning to move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
• Very Hard diagnostic criteria under clinical manual
  describing diagnostic criteria under clinical manual (concerned with diagnosis; used for furthering diagnosis)