Probabilities: meaning, definitions and examples
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probabilities
[ ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti ]
mathematics
The chances of a particular outcome occurring in a given situation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The probabilities of flipping a coin and getting heads is 0.5.
- The probability of winning the lottery is very low.
statistics
A measure of the likelihood of a random variable taking on a specific value or set of values.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The probability of rolling a 6 on a fair six-sided die is 1/6.
- The probability distribution shows the likelihood of different outcomes.
general
The extent to which something is probable; the likelihood of something happening or being the case.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.
- The probability of success depends on various factors.
Translations
Translations of the word "probabilities" in other languages:
🇵🇹 probabilidades
🇮🇳 संभावनाएँ
🇩🇪 Wahrscheinlichkeiten
🇮🇩 probabilitas
🇺🇦 ймовірності
🇵🇱 prawdopodobieństwa
🇯🇵 確率
🇫🇷 probabilités
🇪🇸 probabilidades
🇹🇷 olasılıklar
🇰🇷 확률
🇸🇦 احتمالات
🇨🇿 pravděpodobnosti
🇸🇰 pravdepodobnosti
🇨🇳 概率
🇸🇮 verjetnosti
🇮🇸 líkur
🇰🇿 ықтималдықтар
🇬🇪 სავარაუდოობები
🇦🇿 ehtimallar
🇲🇽 probabilidades
Word origin
The word 'probability' originated from the Latin word 'probabilitas', meaning 'provability' or 'likeliness'. The concept of probability has been studied and developed over centuries, with contributions from mathematicians, statisticians, and scientists. It plays a crucial role in various fields such as mathematics, statistics, and decision-making processes.
See also: improbability, probabilistic.