diagnostic

diagnostic di‧ag‧nos‧tic [ˌdaɪəgˈnɒstɪk ǁ -ˈnɑːs-] adjective [only before a noun]

COMPUTING diagnostic software tests how effectively a computer or computer system is operating, looks for problems with the computer's processes, and shows you the results of the tests and checks it does:

• Their exclusive diagnostic software is designed to troubleshoot most hard drive issues.

• diagnostic programs

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diagnostic UK US /ˌdaɪəgˈnɒstɪk/ adjective

► IT, PRODUCTION used for discovering the characteristics or cause of a problem in a system or machine: »

Service and support on the website give users direct access to the same diagnostic tools used by the company's technicians.

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diagnostic equipment

► used for discovering the type or cause of an illness or other problem: »

John is an executive with a company that schedules and manages MRIs and other diagnostic tests.

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diagnostic information/questions/criteria

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diagnostic UK US /ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪk/ noun

● diagnostics — Cf. diagnostics