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How to say: probability

Spelling: Probability Syllables  probability
US accent
/pɹˌɑːbəbˈɪlᵻɾi/
UK accent
/pɹˌɒbəbˈɪlɪti/
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Definition

Definition — 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

e.g. “the probability that an unbiased coin will fall with the head up is 0.5”

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