probability
Pronunciation: [prəˈbæb.ɪ.lɪ.ti]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
The probability of rolling a six on a fair die is one out of six.
Example
The probability of it snowing in the summer is very low.
Example
What is the probability that we will have a sunny day tomorrow?
Context: "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.
Example
There is a low probability of accidents if you follow the safety rules.
Example
The probability of losing money on that investment was very high.
Example
What is the probability of a car accident happening at this intersection?
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