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Definition of Predictor
1. Noun. Someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge).
Exact synonyms: Forecaster, Prognosticator, Soothsayer
Specialized synonyms: Astrologer, Astrologist, Fortune Teller, Fortuneteller
Generic synonyms: Illusionist, Seer, Visionary
Derivative terms: Forecast, Forecast, Predict, Prognosticate
Specialized synonyms: Astrologer, Astrologist, Fortune Teller, Fortuneteller
Generic synonyms: Illusionist, Seer, Visionary
Derivative terms: Forecast, Forecast, Predict, Prognosticate
2. Noun. Information that supports a probabilistic estimate of future events. "The weekly bulletin contains several predictors of mutual fund performance"
Generic synonyms: Information
3. Noun. A computer for controlling antiaircraft fire that computes the position of an aircraft at the instant of a shell's arrival.
Group relationships: Ack-ack, Ack-ack Gun, Antiaircraft, Antiaircraft Gun, Flack, Flak, Pom-pom
Generic synonyms: Computer, Computing Device, Computing Machine, Data Processor, Electronic Computer, Information Processing System
Generic synonyms: Computer, Computing Device, Computing Machine, Data Processor, Electronic Computer, Information Processing System
Definition of Predictor
1. n. One who predicts; a foreteller.
Definition of Predictor
1. Noun. Something that anticipates, predicts or foretells. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Predictor
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