Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that predicts or forecasts something; a person or system that uses statistical data and analysis to forecast future events.

“The company used a sophisticated predictor to forecast sales for the holiday season.”

2. noun

A variable or attribute that is used to make predictions or forecasts, especially in machine learning or statistical modeling.

“The age of the customer was a key predictor in the model for determining creditworthiness.”

3. verb

To serve as a predictor; to forecast or forecast something.

“The weather service’s latest model predicts that the storm will hit the coast tomorrow.”