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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a singular predictor of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a specific factor or variable that is believed to uniquely forecast or indicate an outcome.
Example: "In this study, we found that income level is a singular predictor of educational attainment."
Alternatives: "a unique indicator of" or "a sole determinant of".
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This fact of course is not surprising, but the analysis of the case-mix data is frequently omitted from studies that look at volume as a singular predictor of quality.
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Using simple linear regression with 24hU volume as a singular predictor, the percentage of variance in total fluid intake explained by the model was slightly lower (R=52%), but with a comparable root mean square error (629 ml) and 95% limits of agreement (−1238 1238 ml).
The application of the Double ABCX model (McCubbin and Patterson, 1983) to understand coping in families of children with ASD emphasized the "pile-up" of stressors as a source of parent distress (Bristol et al., 1988), although most studies focus on a singular stressor as a predictor of parent outcome.
It was a singular act of courage.
"You showed a singular lack of restraint.
The wage gap is a singular question of fairness.
All three constitute a singular act of witness.
First, he has a singular collection of skills.
Hers is a singular example of literary independence.
So treat it as a singular: "Decades of experience … shows".
It was a singular act of gracelessness.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com