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predictability

[ pri-dik-tuh-bil-i-tee ]

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noun

consistent repetition of a state, course of action, behavior, or the like, making it possible to know in advance what to expect:
The predictability of their daily lives was both comforting and boring.
the quality of being regarded as likely to happen, as behavior or an event:
We were disheartened by the utter predictability of war.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of predictability¹

First recorded in 1850–55; predict(able) ( def ) + -ability ( def )

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It made the car faster overall, but I think it took something away from Lando in terms of predictability of the car once he pushes the car at the limit.

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"That can then reduce trust because one of the key factors that comes into trust is predictability and authenticity."

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He was fast, but there were too many mistakes, originating in this disconnect between his style and the behaviour and predictability of the car.

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It was the roaring predictability of it all that hit Scotland the hardest.

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"Most CEOs of publicly traded multinational tech companies want predictability. They want stability. They want a strong dollar," she added.

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