Probability

Quick meaning: Probability is a noun meaning The state of being probable.

Meaning

The state of being probable.

More Meanings

1. An event that is likely to occur.
2. The relative likelihood of an event happening.
3. (mathematics) A number, between 0 and 1, expressing the precise likelihood of an event happening.

Example Sentences

The probability of an event A occurring is denoted P(A).

Thus, firſt Traditions were a proof alone; / Cou’d we be certain ſuch they were ſo known: / But ſince ſome Flaws in long deſcent may be, / They make not Truth but Probability.

As all experience shows, the probabilities are, that you will waste the rich treasure of your affection on one who has none to give in return, or who is wholly unworthy of the gift.

Hoyle said that the probability of life originating on Earth is no greater than the chance that a hurricane, sweeping through a scrapyard, would have the luck to assemble a Boeing 747.

Word Forms

• probabilities

Synonyms for probability

Depending on context, synonyms include likelihood, likeliness, probableness, probality, chance.

Antonyms for probability

Common opposites include improbability, improbableness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include chance, likelihood, likely, probable, eventuality, possible.

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