B2 noun Neutral

확률

[hwaŋnjul]

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

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1

통계적 확률을 근거로 가설을 검증했다.

The hypothesis was verified based on statistical probability.

2

성공 확률을 높이기 위해 철저히 준비합시다.

Let's prepare thoroughly to increase the probability of success.

3

복권에 당첨될 확률은 매우 낮다.

The probability of winning the lottery is very low.

Word Family

Noun
확률
Adverb
확률적으로
Adjective
확률적
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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

1

통계적 확률을 근거로 가설을 검증했다.

academic

The hypothesis was verified based on statistical probability.

2

성공 확률을 높이기 위해 철저히 준비합시다.

business

Let's prepare thoroughly to increase the probability of success.

3

복권에 당첨될 확률은 매우 낮다.

everyday

The probability of winning the lottery is very low.

4

사고가 발생할 확률을 최소화해야 합니다.

formal

The probability of an accident occurring must be minimized.

5

그게 진짜일 확률이 얼마나 돼?

informal

What's the probability that it's actually true?

Word Family

Noun
확률
Adverb
확률적으로
Adjective
확률적

Common Collocations

확률이 높다 probability is high
확률을 계산하다 to calculate probability
성공 확률 probability of success
확률 통계 probability and statistics
확률적으로 probabilistically

Common Phrases

높은 확률로

with a high probability

확률 게임

game of chance/probability

희박한 확률

slim probability

Often Confused With

확률 vs 가능성

Ga-neung-seong is a general 'possibility', while Hwak-ryul is a more mathematical or statistical 'probability'.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS Academic Task 1 when describing data and trends.

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Common Mistakes

Don't say 'hwak-ryul-i keuda'; use 'hwak-ryul-i nop-da' (high probability).

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Memory Tip

Hwak (sure/ratio) + Ryul (rate) = The rate of how sure something is.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 確 (sure/accurate) and 率 (rate).

Grammar Patterns

확률이 높다/낮다 ~할 확률

Quick Quiz

암 치료에 성공할 ( )이 예전보다 훨씬 높아졌다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 확률

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