probability
US /ˌprɑbəˈbɪləˌti/
Definition
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
There is a high probability that the shipment will arrive on time.
Word Family
Synonyms
- likelihoodthe probability of a specified outcome
- chancea possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
- oddsthe likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
Collocations
- Easy high probability of raindescribing high probability of rain (a lofty level or position or degree)
- Medium assess the probability of project successto assess the probability of project success, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- Hard calculate statistical probability distributions in risk modelsto calculate statistical probability distributions in risk models, meaning to make a mathematical calculation or computation
- Very Hard in all probability, the initiative will stallindicating a state, position, or relationship within all probability, the initiative will stall
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.