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predictor

[pri-dik-ter] / prɪˈdɪk tər /






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Research suggests it is a better predictor of heart disease risk than LDL cholesterol.

From The Wall Street Journal

The core rate strips out volatile food and energy prices and is seen as the best predictor of future inflation.

From MarketWatch

Oscar predictors proclaimed earlier in the season that Chalamet was basically a shoo-in for the award.

From Los Angeles Times

The reason recent increases in the two consumer-sentiment indexes aren’t unambiguously good news is that a better predictor of recessions is the spread between the two indicators.

From MarketWatch

Because fewer people turn out for special elections, they’re considered an early predictor of partisan enthusiasm heading into regularly scheduled elections.

From Salon