probability
noun
the quality or fact of being probable.
probabilities
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pluralof probability.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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On TV, augmented reality was used to display athlete headshots, win probabilities and projected finishing positions for each event.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Actuarial analysis, consideration of historical performance and precedent, trend analysis, Monte Carlo scenario modeling and the like help determine probabilities so an investor can calculate the “excess” return required to compensate for a risk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Fundamental particles such as electrons are instead described by a "wavefunction," a mathematical representation that researchers can use to calculate the probabilities of properties such as position and momentum.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
But investing is about stacking probabilities in your favor.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
He was lonely for his wife’s company and political advice: “I want to sit and converse with you about our debates every evening. I sit here alone and brood over political probabilities and conjectures.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
