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diagnostics

noun
1
The methods and processes used to identify a problem, whether medical or technical.
"The IT department ran full diagnostics on the crashed server."
"Onboard diagnostics alerted the driver to an engine fault."

How to Use Diagnostics

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In plain EnglishThe overall process, tools, or tests used to work out what is causing a problem.

Common pairings
run diagnostics engine diagnostics medical diagnostics

Word Forms

diagnostics plural

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