# predictability

/pɹɪˌdɪktəˈbɪɫɪti/ (US) · /pɹɪdˌɪktəbˈɪlɪti/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/predictability
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

the quality of being easy to guess or expect. You use this to describe things that happen in a regular or expected way.

For teachers: 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.

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