probability
Meaning
Probability refers to the likelihood or chance of a particular event occurring, often expressed as a number between 0 and 1.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "probability" with "possibility," as probability quantifies likelihood while possibility indicates whether something can happen at all.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Marta
checked
the
weather
app
before
leaving
and
saw
that
the
probability
of
rain
was
high
.
She
decided
to
take
an
umbrella
because
she
did
not
want
to
get
wet
on
her
short
walk
to
the
bus
stop
.
While
waiting
,
she
watched
people
rush
by
without
coats
and
felt
glad
she
had
prepared
.
When
it
started
to
drizzle
later
,
the
umbrella
kept
her
dry
and
she
was
able
to
read
quietly
until
the
bus
arrived
.
Common Phrases
high probability
low probability
probability theory
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