predictability of results

/ˌprɛdɪkˈtæbɪləti ɒv rɪˈzʌlts/
noun phraseIntermediate consistency in outcomes
formal

the degree to which outcomes can be reliably anticipated or repeated under similar conditions

Engineers prioritize the predictability of results in material testing to ensure safety.

Engineers focus on consistent outcomes in material testing to guarantee safety.

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Often used in scientific, engineering, and business contexts where consistency is valued.

💰Finance
Business

the ability to forecast outcomes with high accuracy in business or financial models

Investors seek companies with high predictability of results to minimize risk.

Investors prefer companies with reliable outcomes to reduce financial risk.

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Common in investment analysis and corporate strategy discussions.

Related Phrases

reproducibilityphrase
ability to repeat results under the same conditions
consistencyphrase
steadiness or uniformity in outcomes

💡Pro Tip

Scientific Context

In science, this phrase emphasizes the reliability of experimental outcomes.

Business Context

In business, it refers to the ability to forecast outcomes accurately.

Gold Rule

Precision Matters

Use this phrase when discussing the reliability of processes or models.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'predictable' (from Latin 'praedictus', meaning 'foretold') and 'results' (from Latin 'resultare', meaning 'to spring back').

📝Usage Notes

Often used in technical and business contexts where consistent outcomes are critical.

Word Breakdown

predictability
the quality of being able to foresee or anticipate
root
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of
indicates possession or relationship
preposition
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results
outcomes or consequences of an action or process
root
English Dictionary