predictive (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /prɪˈdɪktɪv/
Definition
Having or involving the power to foretell events.
Examples
The company uses predictive analytics to anticipate customer behavior.
His predictive skills are uncanny; he always knows what will happen next.
Early detection systems often rely on predictive algorithms.
How to Use predictive
- predictive of (prepositional phrase)
- Serving as an indication or sign of a future event. — "High cholesterol levels are often predictive of heart disease."
- predictive analytics (collocation)
- The use of data to make predictions about future outcomes. — "Predictive analytics is crucial for business strategy."
- predictive modeling (collocation)
- The process of creating models to predict future events or behaviors. — "Predictive modeling helps in risk assessment."
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