Word
predictability
Phoneticspre·dictabil·i·ty
US/pɹɪˌdɪktəˈbɪɫɪti/
UK/pɹɪdˌɪktəbˈɪlɪti/
Definition
n. the quality of being easy to guess or expect. You use this to describe things that happen in a regular or expected way.
n. the quality of being able to be foretold or anticipated. Refers to the degree to which an event or outcome follows a known pattern.
Examples
“The predictability of the weather made the trip easy.”
“The team's success was based on the predictability of their strategy and the lack of surprise from their opponents.”
“While some investors seek the safety of government bonds for their predictability, others prefer the higher risk of the stock market for the potential of greater returns.”
Examples
simple
“The predictability of the weather made the trip easy.”
contextual
“The team's success was based on the predictability of their strategy and the lack of surprise from their opponents.”
complex
“While some investors seek the safety of government bonds for their predictability, others prefer the higher risk of the stock market for the potential of greater returns.”
Real-World Examples
“OTTAWA — With the Bank of Canada holding its key interest rate at 2.25% on Wednesday, cash-strapped Canadian households can enjoy at least a little predictability, but relief won’t come quickly.” “Children benefit from predictability , but summer often erodes the structures of the school year .” Scan code
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