diagnostics

American

[dahy-uhg-nos-tiks] / ˈdaɪ əgˈnɒs tɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

the discipline or practice of diagnosis.

diagnostics British

/ ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪks /

noun

(functioning as singular) the art or practice of diagnosis, esp of diseases

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Etymology

Origin of diagnostics

First recorded in 1660–70; see origin at diagnostic, -ics

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Synnovis is diagnostics and pathology service which operates as a partnership between the hospitals and German company Synlab.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

"As part of a separate $7 million U.S. Department of Agriculture grant involving Penn State, University of Delaware and UF/IFAS, we are developing advanced diagnostics and sustainable solutions to strengthen mushroom farms nationwide."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

Money has been poured into startups focused on daily monitoring, early detection, diagnostics, and intervention.

From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026

A visit includes a scan, labs and other diagnostics.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

I ran both through full diagnostics to confirm they were working correctly.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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diagnostics

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noun

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