probability
Translation
probability, likelihood, chance
Examples
There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.
There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.
The probability of winning is very low.
The probability of winning is very low.
Grammar Patterns
the probability of ((-ing/sth.)) the chance that something will happen The probability of success is high.
a high/low probability that ((clause)) a strong/weak chance that something will happen There is a high probability that she will come.
Similar Words
Synonyms: likelihood, chance, possibility; Antonyms: improbability, certainty
Etymology
From Latin 'probabilis' (provable, credible) + '-ity' (state or quality). 'Probare' means 'to test, to prove'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'prove-ability'. It's the measure of how 'provable' or likely an event is.