predictor

English

Etymology

predict +‎ -or

Noun

predictor (plural predictors)

1. Something that anticipates, predicts or foretells.

   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.

2. An independent variable.

Translations

A person who anticipates what will occur in the future based on evidence.

• Maori: kaimatapae
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Derived terms

• branch predictor
• Kerrison predictor
• predictor variable
• Vickers predictor

 

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Spanish

Noun

predictor m (plural predictores)

1. predictor, indicator