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diagnostic

[dahy-uhg-nos-tik] / ˌdaɪ əgˈnɒs tɪk /


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Over three years — from fall 2021 to fall 2023 — the letter said, at least 20% of Berkeley first-semester calculus students who took a diagnostic exam showed deficits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

She also meets a scientist working to devise a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

She scours the literature for diagnostic tools that show promise in clinical trials, and only a handful make the cut.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

One of these people has developed mild symptoms, but the initial round of diagnostic tests were negative as of Friday, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

"I am now doing a diagnostic on the reactor. I am thinking that Johanssen is busy with the launching training. So perhaps I do this diagnostic for her."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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