Synonyms for probability
ˌprɒb əˈbɪl ɪ tiprob·a·bil·i·ty

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1. probability

   Synonyms:
   likelihood, presumption, verisimilitude, chance, appearance

   Antonyms:
   unliklihood, improbability, impossibility, inconceivableness

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1. probability, chancenoun

   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

   "the probability that an unbiased coin will fall with the head up is 0.5"

   Synonyms:
   luck, fortune, prospect, chance, opportunity, hazard

   Antonyms:
   improbableness, improbability

2. probabilitynoun

   the quality of being probable; a probable event or the most probable event

   "for a while mutiny seemed a probability"; "going by past experience there was a high probability that the visitors were lost"

   Synonyms:
   chance

   Antonyms:
   improbability, improbableness

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1. probabilitynoun

   Synonyms:
   likelihood, presumption, appearance of truth, fair chance, favorable chance

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1. probabilitynoun

   Synonyms:
   likelihood, verisimilitude, credibleness

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1. List of paraphrases for "probability":

   likelihood, probabilities, probabilistic, chance, possibility, likely, probable

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1. probability

   Synonyms:
   p value

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1. Marco Valli:

   The ECB's move increases the probability of the Fed thinking twice about it, they will want to give the impression that they remain on track to raise rates at the end of the year.

2. Johannes Gemmrich:

   Only a few rogue waves in high sea states have been observed directly, and nothing of this magnitude. The probability of such an event occurring is one in 1,300 years.

3. Lee Hardman:

   The relative attractiveness of the U.S. dollar has been boosted in the near-term by building concerns over the outlook for growth outside of the U.S., the rising probability of President (Donald) Trump winning a second term and further evidence of the ongoing resilience of the U..S economy, however, the Fed's reluctance to tighten policy should help to dampen upside potential for U.S. yields and the U.S. dollar.

4. Isaac Watts:

   Do not expect to arrive at certainty in every subject which you pursue. There are a hundred things wherein we mortals. . . must be content with probability, where our best light and reasoning will reach no farther.

5. Ed Mills:

   Powell remains the favorite, but his chances have clearly gone from a sure-bet to a lower probability.