diagnostic — relating to the identification of the nature or cause of a phenomenon
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the identification of the nature or cause of a phenomenon
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdaɪəɡˈnɑːstɪk/
Korean meaning: 진단의, 진단에 관한
Korean pronunciation: 다이어그**나**스틱
Example Sentences
- The mechanic used diagnostic software to figure out why my car kept playing opera music instead of starting.
- Modern diagnostic equipment can detect problems at the cellular level.
- The teacher's diagnostic quiz revealed that half the class thought Shakespeare was a type of milkshake.
diagnostic
ADJECTIVE//ˌdaɪəɡˈnɑːstɪk//
relating to the identification of the nature or cause of a phenomenon
The doctor runs a diagnostic scan to find what's wrong with the patient.
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Origin
그리스어 'diagignoskein'에서 유래하여, '구별하여 알아보다'라는 의미를 가지고 있습니다. 의사들이 병을 '구별해서' 찾아내는 과정을 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The mechanic used diagnostic software to figure out why my car kept playing opera music instead of starting.”
“Modern diagnostic equipment can detect problems at the cellular level.”
“The teacher's diagnostic quiz revealed that half the class thought Shakespeare was a type of milkshake.”
“Early diagnostic intervention can significantly improve treatment outcomes.”
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