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description: Learn about Ultralytics BasePredictor, an essential component of our engine that serves as the foundation for all prediction operations.
keywords: Ultralytics, BasePredictor, YOLO, prediction, engine
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# Reference for `ultralytics/engine/predictor.py`

!!! note

    This file is available at [https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/blob/main/ultralytics/engine/predictor.py](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/blob/main/ultralytics/engine/predictor.py). If you spot a problem please help fix it by [contributing](https://docs.ultralytics.com/help/contributing/) a [Pull Request](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/edit/main/ultralytics/engine/predictor.py) 🛠️. Thank you 🙏!

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## ::: ultralytics.engine.predictor.BasePredictor
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