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What does predictive mean?

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Adjective
  1. Useful in predicting.
  2. (computing) Describing a predictor.
  3. (Medicine) Expressing the expected accuracy of a statistical measure or of a diagnostic test
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An elevated white blood cell count has a low predictive value for appendicitis because it is present in a number of conditions.
Sigint's main predictive capability goes back to the Cold War, when it was used to detect unexpected troop or aircraft movements.
With respect to theories, the philosopher cited as criteria of acceptability predictive power and testability.
However, the predictive validity of suicide assessments has received mixed reviews.
In addition, there appears to be an asymmetry in the predictive content of the Beige Book language.
The discourses of Jesus on the subject appear to be admonitory rather than predictive.

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