확률
The extent to which an event is likely to occur, measured by the ratio of the favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible.
Examples
3 of 5통계적 확률을 근거로 가설을 검증했다.
The hypothesis was verified based on statistical probability.
성공 확률을 높이기 위해 철저히 준비합시다.
Let's prepare thoroughly to increase the probability of success.
복권에 당첨될 확률은 매우 낮다.
The probability of winning the lottery is very low.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Hwak (sure/ratio) + Ryul (rate) = The rate of how sure something is.
Quick Quiz
암 치료에 성공할 ( )이 예전보다 훨씬 높아졌다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 확률
Examples
통계적 확률을 근거로 가설을 검증했다.
academicThe hypothesis was verified based on statistical probability.
성공 확률을 높이기 위해 철저히 준비합시다.
businessLet's prepare thoroughly to increase the probability of success.
복권에 당첨될 확률은 매우 낮다.
everydayThe probability of winning the lottery is very low.
사고가 발생할 확률을 최소화해야 합니다.
formalThe probability of an accident occurring must be minimized.
그게 진짜일 확률이 얼마나 돼?
informalWhat's the probability that it's actually true?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
높은 확률로
with a high probability
확률 게임
game of chance/probability
희박한 확률
slim probability
Often Confused With
Ga-neung-seong is a general 'possibility', while Hwak-ryul is a more mathematical or statistical 'probability'.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Academic Task 1 when describing data and trends.
Common Mistakes
Don't say 'hwak-ryul-i keuda'; use 'hwak-ryul-i nop-da' (high probability).
Memory Tip
Hwak (sure/ratio) + Ryul (rate) = The rate of how sure something is.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 確 (sure/accurate) and 率 (rate).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
암 치료에 성공할 ( )이 예전보다 훨씬 높아졌다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 확률
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