The Open Dictionary

predictor

noun

UK/prɪˈdɪk.təʳ/
US/prɪˈdɪk.tɚ/

Definitions of predictor noun

  1. Countable

    Something, such as an event or fact, that indicates what will likely happen in the future.

    • Weather patterns are a significant predictor of incoming storms.

    • Access to early childhood education is a strong predictor of a child's future academic success.

    • A company's past financial performance is a predictor of its future profitability.