probability
Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /pɹɒbəˈbɪlɪti/
  • (GA) IPA: /pɹɑbəˈbɪlɪɾi/
Noun

probability (plural probabilities)

  1. The state of being probable; likelihood.
  2. An event that is likely to occur.
  3. The relative likelihood of an event happening.
  4. (mathematics) A number, between 0 and 1, expressing the precise likelihood of an event happening.
    The probability of an event A occurring is denoted P(A).
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