Probability: meaning, definitions and examples

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probability

[ ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti ]

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mathematics

The likelihood of a particular event or outcome occurring, expressed as a number between 0 and 1, where 0 indicates impossibility and 1 indicates certainty.

Synonyms

chance, likelihood, odds

Examples of usage

The probability of rolling a six on a fair six-sided die is 1/6.
There is a high probability of rain tomorrow based on the weather forecast.

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statistics

A measure of the likelihood of an event occurring, often used in the context of experiments and surveys.

Synonyms

chance, likelihood, odds

Examples of usage

The researchers calculated the probability of the drug being effective at 75%.
The probability of winning the lottery is extremely low.

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general

The extent to which something is likely to happen or be true.

Synonyms

chance, likelihood, odds

Examples of usage

There is a high probability that she will get the job based on her qualifications.
The probability of success increases with careful planning.

Translations

Translations of the word "probability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 probabilidade

🇮🇳 संभाव्यता

🇩🇪 Wahrscheinlichkeit

🇮🇩 probabilitas

🇺🇦 ймовірність

🇵🇱 prawdopodobieństwo

🇯🇵 確率 (kakuritsu)

🇫🇷 probabilité

🇪🇸 probabilidad

🇹🇷 olasılık

🇰🇷 확률 (hwaknyul)

🇸🇦 احتمالية

🇨🇿 pravděpodobnost

🇸🇰 pravdepodobnosť

🇨🇳 概率 (gàilǜ)

🇸🇮 verjetnost

🇮🇸 líkur

🇰🇿 ықтималдық

🇬🇪 სავარაუდოობა (savauradob'a)

🇦🇿 ehtimallıq

🇲🇽 probabilidad

Word origin

The word 'probability' originated in the mid-16th century from the Latin word 'probabilitas', which means 'likelihood'. The concept of probability has been studied for centuries, with contributions from mathematicians, statisticians, and philosophers. It plays a crucial role in various fields such as mathematics, statistics, economics, and science.