predictability

American  

[pri-dik-tuh-bil-i-tee] / prɪˌdɪk təˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

1. consistent repetition of a state, course of action, behavior, or the like, making it possible to know in advance what to expect.

   The predictability of their daily lives was both comforting and boring.

2. the quality of being regarded as likely to happen, as behavior or an event.

   We were disheartened by the utter predictability of war.

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Etymology

Origin of predictability

First recorded in 1850–55; predict(able) ( def. ) + -ability ( def. )

Example Sentences

They found high repetition of the signs and predictability in the subsequent symbols that is "comparable to much later proto-cuneiform," according to Bentz.

From BBC

Large language models, a prominent form of artificial intelligence, rely on the predictability of language sequences to determine which part of a word is likely to appear next.

From Science Daily

But the absence of predictability should be a cause for concern.

From Barron's

While tariffs can still be imposed, it would be through a process that would provide more predictability, he said.

From Barron's

Cornyn, 74, represents institutional memory -- the belief that power is best preserved through coalition, predictability and incremental gain.

From Barron's

Related Words

• consistency
• precision
• uniformity