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US/prɪˈdɪk.tər/
UK/prɪˈdɪk.tə/
something that can be used to tell what will happen, or a person who makes a forecast
In context
Early test scores are a good predictor of later success at school.
Doctors use age as a predictor of heart disease.
The old farmer is a reliable predictor of the weather.
Words that go with predictor
adjective + noun
- strong predictorIncome is a strong predictor of health.
- good predictorPast behavior is a good predictor of future behavior.
- reliable predictorExit polls are not always a reliable predictor.
- poor predictorGrades can be a poor predictor of job performance.
- best predictorPractice is the best predictor of improvement.
noun + preposition
- predictor ofStress is a predictor of illness.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a predictor to successCorrect: a predictor of success