A1 noun Neutre

probability

/ˌprɒbəˈbɪlɪti/

Probability is how likely it is that something will happen. It is used to describe the chance of an event occurring, often using numbers or percentages.

Exemples

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There is a high probability of rain today, so bring an umbrella.

There is a high probability of rain today, so bring an umbrella.

2

The probability of a successful outcome is estimated at sixty percent.

The probability of a successful outcome is estimated at sixty percent.

3

What's the probability of us getting a seat at the restaurant?

What's the probability of us getting a seat at the restaurant?

Famille de mots

Nom
probability
Adverbe
probably
Adjectif
probable
Apparenté
probabilist
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'probably' which you use every day. 'Probability' is just the mathematical name for how 'probable' something is.

Quiz rapide

The ______ of winning the game is very low because the other team is very strong.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : probability

Exemples

1

There is a high probability of rain today, so bring an umbrella.

everyday

There is a high probability of rain today, so bring an umbrella.

2

The probability of a successful outcome is estimated at sixty percent.

formal

The probability of a successful outcome is estimated at sixty percent.

3

What's the probability of us getting a seat at the restaurant?

informal

What's the probability of us getting a seat at the restaurant?

4

In this experiment, we measure the probability of the cells reacting to the light.

academic

In this experiment, we measure the probability of the cells reacting to the light.

5

Our business plan considers the probability of market growth next year.

business

Our business plan considers the probability of market growth next year.

Famille de mots

Nom
probability
Adverbe
probably
Adjectif
probable
Apparenté
probabilist

Collocations courantes

high probability high probability
low probability low probability
calculate probability calculate probability
statistical probability statistical probability
equal probability equal probability

Phrases Courantes

in all probability

in all probability

against all probability

against all probability

law of probability

law of probability

Souvent confondu avec

probability vs possibility

Possibility means something can happen; probability measures how likely it is to happen.

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Notes d'usage

The word is often followed by the preposition 'of' plus a noun or a verb ending in -ing. It can be used as a countable noun when discussing specific mathematical chances.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'probability' where they should use the adverb 'probably'. For example, saying 'It will probability rain' instead of 'It will probably rain.'

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'probably' which you use every day. 'Probability' is just the mathematical name for how 'probable' something is.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin word 'probabilis', which means provable, credible, or likely.

Modèles grammaticaux

countable or uncountable noun often used with 'there is a...' followed by 'of + noun/-ing' or 'that + clause'
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Contexte culturel

Probability is a fundamental concept taught in basic mathematics and science classes in English-speaking schools.

Quiz rapide

The ______ of winning the game is very low because the other team is very strong.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : probability

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