probability

Definition

  • noun: the chance that something will happen
  • noun: the quality or state of being 'probable'
  • synonyms: likeliness, chance, credibleness

Examples

  • With the dark clouds moving in, rain seems more like a 'probability' than a possibility.

  • The 'probability' of a coin coming up heads is one out of every two tries.

  • The 'probability' [='likelihood'] of an earthquake is low/high.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) to the notion that if you lose... ...our government will have directly financed terrorism. What looks good? So you're telling me it's a matter of probability and odds. I was worried there was some chance involved. Well, only if you assume the player with the best hand wins. So that would be (..)
    2006 Casino Royale