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Predictor (Noun)

Meaning 1

Information that supports a probabilistic estimate of future events; "the weekly bulletin contains several predictors of mutual fund performance".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Meaning 2

Someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • A self-proclaimed psychic claimed to be a predictor of major world events, including economic downturns and natural disasters.
  • She made a name for herself as a predictor of celebrity marriages and divorces, accurately calling several high-profile breakups.
  • As a respected astrologer, she was considered a predictor of major life events and trends.
  • He marketed himself as a predictor of election outcomes, claiming to have accurately called several recent presidential races.
  • Many investors followed her predictions as a trusted predictor of market fluctuations and stock trends.

Synonyms

  • Prognosticator
  • Forecaster
  • Soothsayer

Hypernyms

  • Visionary
  • Seer

Hyponyms

  • Astrologer
  • Fortuneteller

Related Words

  • Predict (verb)

Meaning 3

A computer for controlling antiaircraft fire that computes the position of an aircraft at the instant of a shell's arrival.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hypernyms

  • Information Processing System
  • Computing Machine
  • Computing Device
  • Data Processor
  • Electronic Computer
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