n. information that supports a probabilistic estimate of future events
n. a computer for controlling antiaircraft fire that computes the position of an aircraft at the instant of a shell's arrival
n. 预言者
[计] 预示变量; 预测程序
1. The weather forecast is a good predictor of tomorrow's rain.
天气预报是明天降雨的一个好预测工具。
2. Many scientists use models as predictors for climate change.
许多科学家使用模型作为气候变化的预测工具。
3. In sports, a player's past performance can be a predictor of future success.
在体育运动中，运动员的过去表现可以预测未来的成功。