Cool MateMeaning of Probability
how likely something is to happen
In simple words: The chance of something happening.
Probability in a sentence
- The probability of rolling a six on a fair die is one-sixth.
- Scientists calculate the probability of rain based on weather data.
- There is a high probability that the team will win the championship.
- She understood the probability of success was low, but she tried anyway.
- In statistics, probability measures how likely an event is to occur.
- The probability that a coin will land on heads is 50 percent.
- Probability theory is fundamental to many fields, including economics and physics.
How to use Probability
Used in mathematics and statistics. More formal in academic contexts. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing games or chances.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'probe' in 'probability' as probing the odds of an event.
Related words
Collocations with Probability
Synonyms for Probability
Opposites of Probability
- certainty
- impossibility
Common mistakes with Probability
- Confused with 'possibility' — probability is about likelihood, while possibility is just about whether it can happen.
- Used incorrectly in singular/plural forms — always use 'probability' even when talking about multiple scenarios.
Probability appears in
Probability in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
احتمال
فرصة حدوث شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সম্ভাবনা
কোনো কিছু ঘটার সম্ভাবনা।
- GermanDeutsch
Wahrscheinlichkeit
Die Chance, dass etwas passiert.
- SpanishEspañol
Probabilidad
La posibilidad de que algo ocurra.
- Persianفارسی
احتمال
شانس وقوع یک چیز.
- FrenchFrançais
Probabilité
La chance qu'une chose arrive.
- Hindiहिन्दी
संभावना
किसी चीज़ के होने का चांस।
- ItalianItaliano
Probabilità
La possibilità che qualcosa accada.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Probabilidade
A chance de algo acontecer.
- RussianРусский
Вероятность
Шанс того, что что-то произойдет.
- Urduاردو
امکان
کسی چیز کے ہونے کا امکان۔
- Chinese中文
概率
某事发生的几率。
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Frequently asked questions about Probability
What does Probability mean?
The chance of something happening.
What is the definition of Probability?
how likely something is to happen
How do you use Probability in a sentence?
The probability of rolling a six on a fair die is one-sixth.
Can you give another example of Probability?
Scientists calculate the probability of rain based on weather data.
What are synonyms for Probability?
Common alternatives include likelihood.
What is the opposite of Probability?
Opposite meanings include certainty, impossibility.
What words go with Probability?
It commonly pairs with high, real, strong, degree, have, increase, decrease, probability for, probability of, in all probability, on a/the balance of probabilities.
What are common mistakes when using Probability?
Confused with 'possibility' — probability is about likelihood, while possibility is just about whether it can happen. Used incorrectly in singular/plural forms — always use 'probability' even when talking about multiple scenarios.
How do you pronounce Probability?
US: /["/ˌprɑːbəˈbɪləti/"]/, UK: /["/ˌprɒbəˈbɪləti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Probability?
Used in mathematics and statistics. More formal in academic contexts. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing games or chances.
What CEFR level is Probability?
"Probability" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.