Definition & Meaning of "probability"in English

Probability

(mathematics) a number representing the chances of something specific happening

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

probabilities

Examples

The probability of rolling a six on a fair die is one-sixth.

the likelihood or chance of an event occurring or being true

Examples

The probability of winning the lottery is extremely low.

a possible event, occurrence, or condition

Examples

Cloudy weather is a probability for tomorrow.

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