probability
gb/pɹˌɑbəbˈɪləti/ us/pɹˌɑbəbˈɪləti/
B1
Inglese
~ 5100
valószínűség, esély, lehetőség
SOSTANTIVO
B1
1
valószínűség
B1
esély
A2
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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?
Errore comune:
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.
Significato
how likely something is
Collocazioni
high probability
|low probability
|the probability of
|a strong probability
|estimate the probability
|reduce the probability
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Temi
science
|daily life
|math
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
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.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
2
valószínűség
B2
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
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"*.
Significato
mathematical measure of likelihood
Collocazioni
probability theory
|probability distribution
|conditional probability
|joint probability
|calculate the probability
|probability model
Sinonimi
statistical likelihood (Highlights that the likelihood is expressed in numerical, statistical terms.)
|
probability value (Technical term for the actual number representing probability.)
Contrari
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.)
Temi
math
|science
|statistics
Definizione
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.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
3
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
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.
Significato
likely event or outcome
Collocazioni
a strong probability
|a distinct probability
|all the probabilities
|consider the probabilities
|several probabilities
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
certainty (Opposes the idea of several possible outcomes by suggesting only one definite outcome.)
Temi
planning
|risk
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
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.
Grammatica
Forma base
probability
IPA
GB/pɹˌɑbəbˈɪləti/
US/pɹˌɑbəbˈɪləti/
Sillabe e accento
prob - ab - il - ity (4 sillabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (il)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: probability
- Plural: probabilities, probability
Famiglia di parole
Forms
probabilities
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
probabilistic
adjective C1
probabilistically
adverb
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.