Predictor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹɪˈdɪk.tə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Predictor is a noun meaning Something that anticipates, predicts, or foretells.
Meaning
Something that anticipates, predicts, or foretells.
More Meanings
- A predictor variable.
- (uncommon) One who predicts.
Example Sentences
So if a prophet isn’t primarily a future predictor, what is a prophet?
The rainfall in April is a predictor for the number of mosquitoes in May.
The predictor in the traffic-light control circuit tries to figure out how fast to change the lights.
The All Over Arkansas Man marks a prediction and calls for the next predictor. If a predictress will do as well, I will proceed to predict that within 10 years from this date there will not be a fly in the state of Arkansas.
Word Forms
- predictors
Synonyms for predictor
Depending on context, synonyms include soothsayer, prognosticator, forecaster.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prognosticator, forecaster, soothsayer, forecast, prediction, forecasting.
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