probability
gb/pɹˌɑbəbˈɪləti/ us/pɹˌɑbəbˈɪləti/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 5100
valószínűség, esély, lehetőség
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
1
valószínűség
B1
esély
A2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the probability of [something] / the probability that [clause]
There is a high probability of rain this afternoon.
Nagy a valószínűsége, hogy ma délután esni fog.
The probability that both flights are delayed is quite low.
Elég alacsony annak a valószínűsége, hogy mindkét járat késni fog.
Wearing a seat belt reduces the probability of serious injury in an accident.
Scientists are trying to estimate the probability of another large earthquake in the region.
Given his experience, the probability of him getting the job is very strong.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
There is a low probability of snow tonight.
Kicsi a valószínűsége, hogy ma éjjel havazni fog.
The probability that she will be late is small.
Kicsi a valószínűsége, hogy el fog késni.
Exercise can reduce the probability of heart disease.
What is the probability of winning this game?
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners often say *"the probability to happen"* instead of *"the probability of [something] happening"* or *"the probability that [something] will happen"*. They also sometimes confuse *probability* with *possibility*: *possibility* only means something can happen, while *probability* talks about how likely it is.
Σημασία
how likely something is
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
high probability
|low probability
|the probability of
|a strong probability
|estimate the probability
|reduce the probability
Συνώνυμα
likelihood (Very close in meaning and register; common in both everyday and formal use.)
|
chance (More informal and flexible; often used in conversation instead of 'probability'.)
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odds (Informal and often used when comparing how likely something is, especially in speech and gambling contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
impossibility (Emphasizes that something cannot happen at all, corresponding to zero probability.)
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certainty (Emphasizes that something will definitely happen, corresponding to maximum probability.)
Θέματα
science
|daily life
|math
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
How likely it is that something will happen.
The degree to which something is likely to happen, often described as high, low, or somewhere in between.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
TECHNICAL
2
valószínűség
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the probability that [clause] is [number] / the probability of [event] is [number]
In this experiment, the probability of getting heads is 0.5.
Ebben a kísérletben annak a valószínűsége, hogy fejet dobunk, 0,5.
The probability that a randomly chosen person is left-handed is about 10%.
Annak a valószínűsége, hogy egy véletlenszerűen kiválasztott személy balkezes, körülbelül 10%.
According to the model, the probability of system failure is less than 0.01.
We used a probability distribution to describe the variation in daily sales.
Students are learning about conditional probability in their statistics course.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
In a fair coin toss, the probability of heads is 0.5.
Egy szabályos pénzfeldobásnál annak a valószínűsége, hogy fejet dobunk, 0,5.
The teacher asked us to find the probability of drawing a red card.
A tanár azt kérte, számítsuk ki annak a valószínűségét, hogy piros lapot húzunk.
They used data to calculate the probability of success for the new drug.
In statistics class, we study probability and random events.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse the general idea of *probability* with the exact numerical value used in statistics. In technical contexts, *probability* often needs a number (e.g., 0.25), not just 'high' or 'low'. They may also incorrectly say *"0.5 of probability"* instead of *"a probability of 0.5"*.
Σημασία
mathematical measure of likelihood
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
probability theory
|probability distribution
|conditional probability
|joint probability
|calculate the probability
|probability model
Συνώνυμα
statistical likelihood (Highlights that the likelihood is expressed in numerical, statistical terms.)
|
probability value (Technical term for the actual number representing probability.)
Αντώνυμα
impossibility (Represents a probability of 0, meaning the event cannot occur.)
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certainty (Represents a probability of 1 (or 100%), meaning the event must occur.)
Θέματα
math
|science
|statistics
Ορισμός
In math and statistics, a number that shows how likely an event is, usually between 0 and 1 or 0% and 100%.
In mathematics and statistics, a numerical measure between 0 and 1, or 0% and 100%, that quantifies how likely an event is to occur.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a/an [adjective] probability that [clause] / consider all the probabilities
We need to think through all the probabilities before we make a decision.
Át kell gondolnunk minden lehetőséget, mielőtt döntést hozunk.
There is a distinct probability that the project will be delayed.
Komoly esély van rá, hogy a projekt csúszni fog.
Several probabilities were discussed at the meeting, including a complete change of strategy.
The most worrying probability is that we might lose our biggest client.
They considered different probabilities and chose the safest option.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The boss talked about different probabilities for next year.
A főnök a jövő év különböző lehetőségeiről beszélt.
There is a strong probability that the meeting will move to Friday.
Nagy esély van rá, hogy a megbeszélést péntekre teszik át.
We looked at all the probabilities and chose the best plan.
One probability is that the price will go up.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use *possibilities* when speakers would prefer *probabilities* to stress how likely each outcome is. They may also overuse the uncountable form and avoid the countable plural, saying *"think about probability"* instead of *"think about all the probabilities"* when comparing different possible outcomes.
Σημασία
likely event or outcome
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a strong probability
|a distinct probability
|all the probabilities
|consider the probabilities
|several probabilities
Συνώνυμα
possibility (Focuses more on something that can happen; *probability* implies stronger thinking about how likely it is.)
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prospect (Often used for future events, especially in business or personal life, and can carry emotional or evaluative meaning.)
Αντώνυμα
certainty (Opposes the idea of several possible outcomes by suggesting only one definite outcome.)
Θέματα
planning
|risk
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
One possible result or situation that you think about together with how likely it is.
One of several possible events or outcomes, thought about in terms of how likely it is to happen.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
probability
IPA
GB/pɹˌɑbəbˈɪləti/
US/pɹˌɑbəbˈɪləti/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
prob - ab - il - ity (4 συλλαβές)
Stress on 3rd syllable (il)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: probability
- Plural: probabilities, probability
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
probabilities
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
probabilistic
adjective C1
probabilistically
adverb
Εκφράσεις
in all probability
1/ˈɪn ˈɔl pɹˌɑbəbˈɪləti/
idiom
almost certainly, very likely
used to say that something will almost certainly happen or is almost certainly true.
Παραδείγματα
- In all probability, the match will be canceled because of the storm.
- She will, in all probability, be promoted by the end of the year.
- In all probability, they have already left the city.
the probability is that
1/ðə pɹˌɑbəbˈɪləti ˈɪz ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
it is most likely that
used to introduce what you think is the most likely thing to happen or be true.
Παραδείγματα
- The probability is that sales will slow down after the holidays.
- The probability is that he will arrive late because of the traffic.
- The probability is that the company will accept our offer.