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probability

Prononciation : [prəˈbæb.ɪ.lɪ.ti]

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Contexte : « math »

(noun) the chance that something will happen. It tells us how likely an event is to occur. For example, if it's likely to rain, the probability of rain is high.

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The probability of rolling a six on a fair die is one out of six.

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The probability of it snowing in the summer is very low.

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What is the probability that we will have a sunny day tomorrow?

Contexte : « risk »

(noun) the likelihood that something bad or risky will happen. It helps us understand the chances of negative things occurring, like getting hurt or losing money.

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There is a low probability of accidents if you follow the safety rules.

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The probability of losing money on that investment was very high.

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What is the probability of a car accident happening at this intersection?

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