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symptom

//ˈsɪmptəm//
English Definition
A sign of a condition or problem.
中文释义
症状;征兆;表征
Example Sentence

A sudden drop in water pressure is often a symptom of a leak in the underground pipeline.

水压突然下降通常是地下管道泄漏的征兆。

Synonyms
indication sign marker
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

- Employee-reported burnout symptoms decreased significantly during the trial.

From a Rhetorical Synthesis question · Expression of Ideas

Allergist Marco Bellini agrees that the tablet produces strong symptom reduction in trials but stresses that its real-world effectiveness depends on patients taking it daily for several months before pollen season begins, adherence that trial participants, unlike typical patients, were closely monitored to maintain.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sym(一起) + ptom(落下,如 fall together) → 伴随出现的迹象 → 症状。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “symptom”?

  1. A Purpose or intention; firmly focused.
  2. B A detailed critical evaluation.
  3. C A sign of a condition or problem.
  4. D A comic imitation.
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C — A sign of a condition or problem.. “symptom” means A sign of a condition or problem..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “A sign of a condition or problem.”?

  1. A symptom
  2. B critique
  3. C parody
  4. D intent
Show answer

A — symptom. “symptom” means A sign of a condition or problem..

Common questions about “symptom”

What does “symptom” mean?

symptom — A sign of a condition or problem.. In Chinese: 症状;征兆;表征.

How do you pronounce “symptom”?

symptom is pronounced //ˈsɪmptəm//.

How is “symptom” used in a sentence?

A sudden drop in water pressure is often a symptom of a leak in the underground pipeline. (水压突然下降通常是地下管道泄漏的征兆。)

What are synonyms for “symptom”?

indication, sign, marker — all close in meaning to symptom (A sign of a condition or problem.).

Is “symptom” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. symptom is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “symptom”?

sym(一起) + ptom(落下,如 fall together) → 伴随出现的迹象 → 症状。

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