Definition of Probability

1. Noun. A measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible. "The probability that an unbiased coin will fall with the head up is 0.5"


2. Noun. The quality of being probable; a probable event or the most probable event. "Going by past experience there was a high probability that the visitors were lost"
Generic synonyms: Quality
Specialized synonyms: Likelihood, Likeliness
Antonyms: Improbability
Derivative terms: Probabilistic, Probable

Definition of Probability

1. n. The quality or state of being probable; appearance of reality or truth; reasonable ground of presumption; likelihood.

Definition of Probability

1. Noun. the state of being probable; likelihood ¹

2. Noun. an event that is likely to occur ¹

3. Noun. the relative likelihood of an event happening ¹

4. Noun. (mathematics) a number, between 0 and 1, expressing the precise likelihood of an event happening ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Probability

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Probability

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probability density
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