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predictability of results
/ˌprɛdɪkˈtæbɪləti ɒv rɪˈzʌlts/
consistency in outcomes
The predictability of results in clinical trials is crucial for drug approval.
Consistent outcomes in clinical trials are essential for getting drugs approved.
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.
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.
Common in investment analysis and corporate strategy discussions.
Collocations
improve predictability of resultsenhance consistency in outcomesmeasure predictability of resultsassess reliability of outcomes
Related Phrases
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
rootof
indicates possession or relationship
prepositionresults
outcomes or consequences of an action or process
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