predictor

• Существительное, обозначающее того, кто делает предсказания о будущем, часто на основе специальных знаний, или информацию, которая поддерживает вероятностную оценку будущих событий.

A noun referring to someone who makes predictions about the future, often based on special knowledge, or information that supports a probabilistic estimate of future events.

1. One who predictsB2formal

   A person who makes predictions about the future, often based on special knowledge or insight.

   Предсказатель

   • The financial predictor accurately forecast the market downturn.
   • Ancient predictors used celestial signs to foresee events.
   • She is known as a reliable predictor of election outcomes.

   Синонимыaugurdivinerforecasterfortune telleroracleprognosticatorprophesierprophetseersoothsayervisionary

2. Statistical indicatorB2formal

   A piece of information or variable that helps estimate the probability of a future event.

   Статистический показатель

   • High blood pressure is a strong predictor of heart disease.
   • Economic indicators serve as predictors of market trends.
   • The study identified several predictors of student success.

   Синонимыfeatureindependent variableindicatorpredictor variable

3. Antiaircraft computerC1formaltechnical

   A specialized computer used to calculate the position of an aircraft at the moment a shell arrives, for controlling antiaircraft fire.

   Зенитный вычислитель

   • The military deployed a predictor to improve targeting accuracy.
   • The predictor computed the shell's trajectory in real time.
   • Engineers designed the predictor to handle high-speed aircraft.

   Синонимыdirector