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1. (n.) probability theory
the theory of analyzing and making mathematical statements concerning the probability of the occurrence of uncertain events.
Etymology: (1830–40)
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1. (noun) probability theory, theory of probability
the branch of applied mathematics that deals with probabilities
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1. probability theory
The branch of mathematics dealing with the purely logical properties of probability. Its theorems underlie most statistical methods. (Last, A Dictionary of Epidemiology, 2d ed)
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