probabilistic

[prob-uh-buh-lis-tik]

adjective

1. Statistics.,  of or relating to probability.

   probabilistic forecasting.

2. of or relating to probabilism.

Word History and Origins

Origin of probabilistic¹

1650–60; probabil(ism) or probabil(ity) + -istic; compare French probabiliste believer in probabilism

Example Sentences

This method utilizes a statistical model to represent the interdependence of multiple factors, facilitating the generation of probabilistic meteorological data.

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We use a probabilistic approach to sampling and modeling.

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The researchers also found that computer simulations based on the whole-brain activity of roundworms more accurately reflect real-brain activity when they include so-called "noise," or probabilistic elements.

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The U-M system, called a probabilistic time-space diagram, allows for a smaller percentage of connected vehicle data to do the same workload as sensors at an adaptive traffic signal.

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Taking them all into account is called a "probabilistic" approach and provides a better overall picture of flood risk.

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