predictor
UK/prɪ'dɪktɚ/US/pri'diktә/
B2
Definitions
n.
Something or someone that forecasts future events; (statistics) a variable used to predict an outcome
预测者，预报器；（统计）预测变量
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpredict + -or (one that does) = the thing or factor that predicts. Common in research: a strong predictor of success.
Root dic still carries 82 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.strong predictor强有力的预测指标
- 2.key predictor关键预测因素
- 3.significant predictor显著预测变量
- 4.reliable predictor可靠的预测指标
Example Sentences
- 1.
Childhood reading habits are a strong predictor of later success in school.
- 2.
Age alone is a poor predictor of how someone will perform.