Predictor

Pronunciation: /prɪˈdɪktər/

Definitions of predictor

noun a person or thing that predicts something, such as a future event or outcome

Example Sentences

A1 A weather predictor helps people know if it will rain or be sunny.

A2 The predictor for the football match said that our team would win.

B1 The predictor software uses complex algorithms to forecast stock market trends.

B2 The predictor model accurately predicted the outcome of the election.

C1 The predictor variable in the study showed a strong correlation with the outcome.

C2 The predictor tool is widely used in scientific research to make accurate predictions.

Examples of predictor in a Sentence

formal The predictor variable was found to have a significant impact on the outcome of the study.

informal The predictor we used in our analysis really made a difference in the results.

slang That predictor totally nailed the forecast for the game.

figurative Her intuition acted as a predictor of the impending danger.

Grammatical Forms of predictor

• past tense: predicted
• plural: predictors
• comparative: more predictive
• superlative: most predictive
• present tense: predicts
• future tense: will predict
• perfect tense: has predicted
• continuous tense: is predicting
• singular: predictor
• positive degree: predictive
• infinitive: to predict
• gerund: predicting
• participle: predicted

Origin and Evolution of predictor

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'predictor' originated from the Latin word 'praedictor' which means one who foretells or predicts.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'predictor' has come to be commonly used in various fields such as statistics, technology, and forecasting to refer to a tool or method used to make predictions or forecasts based on data or patterns.