Definitions for probability

• Definition
• Anagrams (550)

probability prob·a·bil·i·ty

Spelling: [prob-uh-bil-i-tee]

IPA: /ˌprɒb əˈbɪl ɪ ti/

Probability is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 20 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 23 points.

You can make 550 anagrams from letters in probability (abbiiloprty).

Definitions for probability

noun

1. the quality or fact of being probable.
2. a strong likelihood or chance of something:
3. a probable event, circumstance, etc.:
4. Statistics. the relative possibility that an event will occur, as expressed by the ratio of the number of actual occurrences to the total number of possible occurrences. the relative frequency with which an event occurs or is likely to occur.

Idioms

1. in all probability, very probably; quite likely:

Origin of probability

From the Latin word probābilitās, dating back to 1545-55. See probable, -ity

Examples for probability

Thus doubtless our hostess reasoned, and in all probability she was right.

The case is the same with the probability of causes, as with that of chance.

probability: 96 percent, unless this spring you finally gave up and ordered central air conditioning, in which case, 15 percent.

Then there was some probability of being put in a coaster; which we might run away with.

Let them ponder on the probability of succeeding with the people.

In all probability, Americans will continue to be killed and wounded, but at a lower rate.

A resurrection would be a miracle and as such would defy all “probability.”

So far the probability was against Arthur's being the author.

The best we can offer is a probability that an earthquake might occur along a fault in a given period of time.

The meaning of a “probability” estimate can be understood by resorting to the last refuge of political metaphors: sports.