computerdiagnostics

noun

UK /kəmˈpjuːtə daɪəɡˈnɒstɪks/

US /kəmˈpjuːtər daɪəɡˈnɑːstɪks/

Computer diagnostics is when a computer checks itself to find out what is wrong.

The technician ran computer diagnostics to see why the laptop was so slow.

SYNONYMS

system testing troubleshooting fault detection system analysis error checking

RELATED WORDS

hardware software repair maintenance scan

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The tools and programs used to test a computer's health.

She installed new computer diagnostics on the office network.

3. The process of finding problems in a computer system.

Computer diagnostics revealed a failing hard drive.

4. A report produced by testing a computer.

The computer diagnostics showed everything was working fine.