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probable

Definition

  • noun: one that is probable
  • adjective: likely to happen or to be true but not certain
  • adjective: supported by evidence strong enough to establish presumption but not proof
  • synonyms: likely, presumptive, equiprobable

Examples

  • His account of what happened is more 'probable' than not. [=his account of what happened is probably true]

  • The lawyer argued that there was a lack of 'probable cause' for a search warrant.

  • It is 'probable' that life exists outside of our planet.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Sully, Watch the news! You're a hero! And everyone is going to get used to it, Including the NTSB. First case scenario: the NTSB lists me as the probable cause. That's immediate retirement, no pension. My life is done. Ok you're scaring me now, Sully. What's going on? (..)
    2016 Sully
  • (..) No, . Including attempts made from LaGuardia runways. Every Computer simulation with the exact flight parameters demonstrated that return to LaGuardia was possible. And not just possible, probable. Does anyone here needs further computer evidence? Captain Sullenberger? First Officer Skiles? (..)
    2016 Sully