predictor
noun
a person or thing that predicts.
predictors
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pluralof predictor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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While they are controversial, their numbers are often quoted as predictors of the likelihood of future events.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
Research discussed in the Financial Times, external, drawing on findings from Soccernomics by Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski, argues that player quality and spending remain stronger predictors of results than managerial changes alone.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
"These findings are particularly concerning because persistence is foundational to skill acquisition and is one of the strongest predictors of long-term learning," the authors wrote.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
An Egan-Jones spokeswoman said its private letter ratings, which it began to provide about a decade ago, have been good predictors of how rated investments performed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
The predictors of a crown, with a royal exchequer from the alchemists, seduced the imagination, and a’Laski invited the sages with their families to reside at his castle.
From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Isaac Disraeli
