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diagnostic testing

[/ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnɒs.tɪk ˈtes.tɪŋ/]
noun
teste diagnóstico
1. Medical examination or procedure performed to identify the presence or nature of a disease or condition
Diagnostic testing revealed that the patient had diabetes.
O teste diagnóstico revelou que o paciente tinha diabetes.
2. A systematic process of evaluating software or systems to identify defects or errors
Diagnostic testing is essential before software deployment.
O teste diagnóstico é essencial antes da implantação do software.
3. Educational assessment used to determine a student's strengths and weaknesses
Diagnostic testing helps teachers understand student learning needs.
O teste diagnóstico ajuda os professores a entender as necessidades de aprendizagem dos alunos.
Synonyms
diagnostic testdiagnostic assessmentclinical testingscreening test

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
teste diagnóstico
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
testagem diagnóstica
Alternative form used in technical contexts
Portugal
teste diagnóstico
Standard term in European Portuguese
Portugal
testes de diagnóstico
Plural form commonly used in medical literature

Related Idioms & Phrases

rule out a diagnosis
confirm a diagnosis
diagnostic workup
differential diagnosis
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