probability

noun
UK: /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
US: /ˌprɑː.bəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

  1. The chance that something will happen.

    1. There is a probability of rain today.
    2. The probability that he'll succeed is quite low, given his lack of experience.

  2. A number that expresses how likely something is to happen.

    1. What is the probability of winning?
    2. The weather forecast gave a high probability of thunderstorms this afternoon.

Synonyms

likelihood chance odds possibility

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "probability" in English means: The chance that something will happen., A number that expresses how likely something is to happen..

The phonetic transcription of "probability" is /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ in British English and /ˌprɑː.bəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "probability": likelihood, chance, odds, possibility.

Example usage of "probability": "There is a probability of rain today.". More examples on the page.