diagnostics
Translation
diagnostics
Examples
The mechanic ran diagnostics on the car's engine.
The mechanic ran diagnostics on the car's engine.
The computer's diagnostics tool found no errors.
The computer's diagnostics tool found no errors.
Grammar Patterns
to run diagnostics on (sth.) The mechanic ran diagnostics on the car.
Similar Words
analysis, examination, check-up
Etymology
From Greek 'dia-' (through) + 'gignoskein' (to know). Literally 'to know through and through'.
Memory Tips
Think of a doctor running tests to see 'through' a problem to 'know' the cause. It's used for medical, mechanical, and software problems.