as in prophetic
being a sign of a later course of events
unfortunately, the stock market crash of 1929 turned out to be a predictive event, for the next decade was consumed by the Great Depression
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Moreover, predictive analytics can anticipate customer demand and optimize inventory management, ensuring that products are available when and where they are needed.
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Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
The predictive model of the Colliers Index shows the market staying relatively level over the next year, taking a step up in mid-2025 and leveling out until at least 2026.
—Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
In addition, predictive analytics are increasingly used for smarter inventory management, enabling retailers to anticipate demand shifts and optimize stock levels effectively.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
Funds will go toward expanding Sunfish's new IVF Success Program, comprising financial tools, predictive models and virtual care support.
—Erin Brodwin, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
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Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
The predictive model of the Colliers Index shows the market staying relatively level over the next year, taking a step up in mid-2025 and leveling out until at least 2026.
—Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
In addition, predictive analytics are increasingly used for smarter inventory management, enabling retailers to anticipate demand shifts and optimize stock levels effectively.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
Funds will go toward expanding Sunfish's new IVF Success Program, comprising financial tools, predictive models and virtual care support.
—Erin Brodwin, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Predictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictive. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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