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also diagnostical
as in characteristic
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
studies that show that cultural diversity is a diagnostic feature of a thriving city
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as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the thesis that moral decline is the infallible diagnostic of a decadent society
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Recent Examples of diagnostic
Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
It was previously considered a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder, but in 2013 it was given its own diagnostic criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the DSM-5.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Saad, the Virginia Tech professor, said that AI has helped bring faster diagnostics by quickly giving doctors a starting point to launch from when determining a patient’s care.
—Matt O’Brien and Sarah Parvini, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Raghu pointed out that there is only one reimbursement code for a breast ultrasound, regardless of whether it is proposed as a screening or a diagnostic test.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
It was previously considered a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder, but in 2013 it was given its own diagnostic criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the DSM-5.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
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The firm upgraded LabCorp and said the diagnostics company is well positioned in 2025.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Saad, the Virginia Tech professor, said that AI has helped bring faster diagnostics by quickly giving doctors a starting point to launch from when determining a patient’s care.
—Matt O’Brien and Sarah Parvini, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Jefferson’s thinking and behavior is characteristic of U.S. slaveholders prior to the Civil War.Monti Datta, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2025
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Featuring a swirl of pastels, the piece was characteristic of the artist, who is known for colorful, frenetic works that appear abstract but reveal distinct and often explicit figures, when observed closely.Maggie Lange, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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This is a cool feature of Bitcoin that was there from the beginning.Korok Ray, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Filled with a blend of down and feathers, this ultra-warm coat is a bold option for taking on the dropping temperatures in style, and with a multitude of thoughtful features, it’s guaranteed to become your go-to for traveling.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2025
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For retail buyers looking to discover the best-in-the-world quality and expertise that Italian menswear has to offer, Chicago Collective is one of the top buyer’s markets in the U.S. for the ITA to showcase.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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Winter holds a magical quality that seems perfectly suited for love stories.Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The region's diverse geology and dry climate contribute significantly to its wines’ distinctive characteristics.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Tuxedo cats, like Milo, are not a specific breed but rather felines with a distinctive black-and-white coat pattern resembling formal wear.Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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This month’s trait, kindness, will be celebrated in a Kindness Week at the end of January.Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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Aside from this unusual trait, Yellow Red Heart promises to delight with vibrant yellow blossoms with a red throat that start early and continue through to a heavy frost.Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
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The tax crimes carried a maximum sentence of 17 years while the penalty for the gun crimes was capped at 25 years, although typical sentences are less and the judges didn't have to give Hunter Biden any jail or prison time.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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The typical physician earns $225,000 a year, the second-highest salary of the bunch.Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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Stewart's ability to hit for power could be an attractive attribute for a team that hit 160 home runs in 2024 — 25th in Major League Baseball.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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There were clear attributes to like and clear room for growth there all along.Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Very bold colors—a long, bright orange hallway—and wacky costumes like Harvey’s floral suits, to give the film a strident, distinct look and feel.Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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The movements Obama and Trump inspired were quite distinct.Ron Elving, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Diagnostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagnostic. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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