predictor

//prɪˈdɪktər//
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Noun

predictorSingular
predictorsPlural
1

A person or thing that predicts or forecasts future events or outcomes.

High blood pressure is a strong predictor of heart disease.

2

A variable or factor used in statistical analysis to estimate or forecast another variable.

Age and income are common predictors in consumer behavior studies.