predictability

American  

[pri-dik-tuh-bil-i-tee] / prɪˌdɪk təˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

1. 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.

2. 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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Etymology

Origin of predictability

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

Example Sentences

A CMO role in sports can offer executives a more meaningful job than the corporate hamster wheel—but glamour and predictability can be in short supply.

From The Wall Street Journal

These Americans had a strong sense of what they enjoyed — for example: comfort, predictability, living where they wanted to live — and were willing to prioritize these factors even if it meant compromising in other areas.

From MarketWatch

These Americans had a strong sense of what they enjoyed — for example: comfort, predictability, living where they wanted to live — and were willing to prioritize these factors even if it meant compromising in other areas.

From MarketWatch

Antonio Conte's tempestuous Tottenham tenure has come to an end after a predictability volatile 16 months in charge, but with none of the silverware the club gambled on when appointing the Italian.

From BBC

The agreement, like its predecessors, was important in limiting arms race pressures, strengthening strategic stability and facilitating communication, transparency and predictability between the world’s two largest nuclear powers.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• consistency
• precision
• uniformity