2.NounThe process of arriving at a diagnosis (through diagnostic efforts: tests, analysis, thought).
Diagnostic methods considered collectively."Diagnostics is the area in which this molecule is most useful, whereas it is not a treatment target in itself.; The diagnostics were extensive, with scores of laboratory tests.; Diagnostics is the area in which the cost of hiring a factory-certified technician might easily pay for itself through downtime reduction.; The diagnostics were a nightmare, but we finally isolated the problem to a specific one of the many ECUs — of which this ridiculous design has at least fourteen that we know of."
3.NounDiagnostic methods considered collectively."Diagnostics is the area in which this molecule is most useful, whereas it is not a treatment target in itself.; The diagnostics were extensive, with scores of laboratory tests."
4.NounThe process of determining the state of or capability of a component to perform its function(s)."Diagnostics is the area in which the cost of hiring a factory-certified technician might easily pay for itself through downtime reduction.; The diagnostics were a nightmare, but we finally isolated the problem to a specific one of the many ECUs — of which this ridiculous design has at least fourteen that we know of."