anticipator

/ˌæntɪsɪˈpeɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that anticipates or looks ahead to something.

“The team’s anticipator played a key role in their successful campaign by predicting the opponent’s moves.”

2. noun

A device or system that predicts and responds to events or changes in a system.

“The anticipator system was used to regulate the temperature and maintain a stable environment.”

Synonyms

  • forecaster
  • looker-ahead
  • predictor

Antonyms

  • doubter
  • hesitator