Predictive: meaning, definitions and examples
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predictive
[ prɪˈdɪktɪv ]
machine learning
Relating to or concerned with the prediction of future outcomes based on historical data and trends.
Synonyms
forecasting, prognostic, prophetic
Examples of usage
- Predictive analytics help businesses anticipate customer needs and behavior.
- The company uses predictive modeling to forecast sales for the next quarter.
Translations
Translations of the word "predictive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 previsível
🇮🇳 पूर्वानुमानित
🇩🇪 vorhersagend
🇮🇩 prediktif
🇺🇦 передбачуваний
🇵🇱 predykcyjny
🇯🇵 予測的
🇫🇷 prédictif
🇪🇸 predictivo
🇹🇷 öngörücü
🇰🇷 예측의
🇸🇦 تنبؤي
🇨🇿 prediktivní
🇸🇰 prediktívny
🇨🇳 预测的
🇸🇮 napovedni
🇮🇸 forspár
🇰🇿 болжамды
🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველური
🇦🇿 proqnozlaşdırıcı
🇲🇽 predictivo
Word origin
The word 'predictive' originated from the Latin verb 'praedīcere', meaning 'to foretell'. The concept of prediction has been integral to various fields throughout history, from astrology to scientific forecasting. In the modern context, the term 'predictive' has gained prominence with the rise of data analytics and machine learning, where predictive models are used to forecast future trends and outcomes.
See also: predictability, predictable, predictably, predicted, predicting, prediction, predictions, predictor, underpredict, unpredictability, unpredictable, unpredictably, unpredicted.