as in traditional
based on customs usually handed down from a previous generation
even in this age of e-mail the prescriptive response to a wedding gift is a handwritten thank-you note
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Recent Examples of prescriptive
Predictive and prescriptive analytics can help businesses anticipate changes in customer behavior, competitor pricing and economic shifts.
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Doug Fuehne, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Predictive analytics forecast demand; prescriptive tools guide action.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Advanced Analytics Descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analytics have been used in manufacturing for at least a decade.
—John Clemons, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Mature digital twins typically have multiple functions to them, and Amazon’s are primarily used for predictive and prescriptive recommendations focused on remedying issues preemptively.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2025
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Doug Fuehne, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Predictive analytics forecast demand; prescriptive tools guide action.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Advanced Analytics Descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analytics have been used in manufacturing for at least a decade.
—John Clemons, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Mature digital twins typically have multiple functions to them, and Amazon’s are primarily used for predictive and prescriptive recommendations focused on remedying issues preemptively.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescriptive
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Known for its bold yellow hue and long history in traditional medicine, turmeric has caught the attention of researchers for one surprising reason: its potential to help lower cholesterol.—
Jennifer Moll,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2025
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Mirrored after the traditional athletic signing days wherein student athletes commit on paper to pursue their academic and athletic careers at a college or university, academic signing days are designed to honor scholars following a different path.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
19 May 2025
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Trump removed his shoes during his visit, as is customary in mosques, and was escorted by Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
15 May 2025
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The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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Sorry to break it to the rest of the industry, but Aston Martin’s design team is still cooking with gas, fire, conventional weapons, atomic bombs, etc.—
Jonny Lieberman,
Robb Report,
12 May 2025
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In McPherson’s age, preaching—not unlike the work of an influencer today—was a way for people, especially women, to gain social power and financial success without working a conventional job.—
Dorothy Fortenberry,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2025
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“Prescriptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescriptive. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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