prognosticator
Americannoun
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a person who forecasts or predicts something future from present indications or signs; prophet.
Maybe this faltering team can somehow defy the prognosticators and experts and make the playoffs.
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something that is a sign or indicator of a coming event.
The woolly bear caterpillars and other prognosticators of winter suggest we will have a more normal one this year.
Etymology
Origin of prognosticator
First recorded in 1550–60; prognosticat(e) ( def. ) + -or 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Two years after using this column to predict the Dodgers would be the best team in baseball history, your humble prognosticator would like to tweak that, but only slightly.
From Los Angeles Times
Most bracket prognosticators have slotted the Bruins into San Diego or Portland, Ore., meaning they won’t have to worry about a long plane ride.
From Los Angeles Times
If the league's prognosticators are right, this could become the decisive game in the ACC's Coastal Division, which earns the winner a likely matchup with No. 3 Clemson in Charlotte in December.
From Fox News
If the league’s prognosticators are right, this could become the decisive game in the ACC’s Coastal Division, which earns the winner a likely matchup with No. 3 Clemson in Charlotte in December.
From Seattle Times
This statistic tracked closely by Oscar prognosticators illustrates just how vital the role of the film editor is.
From Los Angeles Times
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