diagnostic
UK/daiәg'nɒstik/US
B1
Definitions
adj.
Relating to or used for diagnosis; helping to identify a problem.
诊断的；用于诊断的
n.
A test or procedure used to identify a disease or fault.
诊断方法；诊断程序
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddiagnosis + -ic (adjective) = 'having to do with diagnosis.' A diagnostic tool or test is one that helps you see through to identify the problem. As a noun, a diagnostic is the test itself.
Root gnost still carries 11 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.diagnostic tool诊断工具
- 2.diagnostic test诊断测试
- 3.diagnostic equipment诊断设备
- 4.run a diagnostic运行诊断
Example Sentences
- 1.
The hospital invested in advanced diagnostic equipment.
- 2.
The garage ran a full diagnostic on the car's engine.
- 3.
Blood tests are an important diagnostic tool.