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predictor

CEFR: C1

A statistical variable, observable factor, or biomarker used to forecast a future outcome.

Synonyms

prognosticator
forecaster

Common Collocations

reliable predictor
strong predictor
predictor of success

Example Sentence

Socioeconomic status during early childhood remains a potent statistical predictor of adult academic attainment.

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