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diagnostics

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

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. the discipline or practice of diagnosis.


diagnostics British  
/ ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪks /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of diagnostics

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

Example Sentences

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Beyond potential applications in synthetic biology and medical diagnostics, the team demonstrated another possibility by using the 64 synthesized DNA sequences to encode a 169-byte text.

From Science Daily • Jul. 9, 2026

The diagnostics division of the Swiss pharma group is launching Axelios 1, a new sequencing product that has a cost and speed advantage over Illumina’s rival product NovaSeq X Plus, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

The company, which connects buyers with third-party sellers, conducts background checks to vet vendors and rigorous diagnostics to ensure product quality, said Taylor Munguia, Reebelo’s chief commercial officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

They have the ability to pay for services like direct-to-consumer diagnostics and screening, preventative care, concierge medicine, and nutritional products and supplements.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Physician recommended diagnostics and referred to specialist for ruling out infection or cancer.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

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