Definitions for probable
ˈprɒb ə bəlprob·a·ble

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. probableadjective

   an applicant likely to be chosen

2. probable, likelyadjective

   likely but not certain to be or become true or real

   "a likely result"; "he foresaw a probable loss"

3. probableadjective

   apparently destined

   "the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. probableadjective

   Likely or most likely to be true.

2. probableadjective

   Likely to happen.

   With all the support we have, success is looking probable.

3. Etymology: From probable, from probabilis, from probare; see probe, prove.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. PROBABLEadjective

   Likely; having more evidence than the contrary.

   Etymology: probable, Fr. probabilis, Lat.

   The publick approbation, given by the body of this whole church unto those things which are established, doth make it but probable that they are good, and therefore unto a necessary proof that they are not good it must give place. Richard Hooker.

   That is accounted probable, which has better arguments producible for it, than can be brought against it. South.

   They assented to things, that were neither evident nor certain, but only probable; for they conversed, they merchandized upon a probable persuasion of the honesty and truth of those whom they corresponded with. Robert South, Sermons.

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1. probable

   Probability is the branch of mathematics concerning numerical descriptions of how likely an event is to occur, or how likely it is that a proposition is true. The probability of an event is a number between 0 and 1, where, roughly speaking, 0 indicates impossibility of the event and 1 indicates certainty. The higher the probability of an event, the more likely it is that the event will occur. A simple example is the tossing of a fair (unbiased) coin. Since the coin is fair, the two outcomes ("heads" and "tails") are both equally probable; the probability of "heads" equals the probability of "tails"; and since no other outcomes are possible, the probability of either "heads" or "tails" is 1/2 (which could also be written as 0.5 or 50%). These concepts have been given an axiomatic mathematical formalization in probability theory, which is used widely in areas of study such as statistics, mathematics, science, finance, gambling, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer science, game theory, and philosophy to, for example, draw inferences about the expected frequency of events. Probability theory is also used to describe the underlying mechanics and regularities of complex systems.

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1. probable

   Probable refers to the likelihood or high chance of something happening or being true. It indicates that a certain event or circumstance is expected or anticipated based on the existing evidence or conditions. It is not guaranteed but is considered more likely to occur than not.

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1. Probableadjective

   capable of being proved

2. Probableadjective

   having more evidence for than against; supported by evidence which inclines the mind to believe, but leaves some room for doubt; likely

3. Probableadjective

   rendering probable; supporting, or giving ground for, belief, but not demonstrating; as, probable evidence; probable presumption

4. Etymology: [L. probabilis, fr. probare to try, approve, prove: cf. F. probable. See Prove, and cf. Provable.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Probable

   prob′a-bl, adj. that can be proved: having more evidence for than against: giving ground for belief: likely: (Shak.) plausible.—n. probable opinion.—ns. Probabil′iorist; Prob′abilism (R.C. theol.), the doctrine in casuistry that of two probable opinions, both reasonable, one may follow his own inclination, as a doubtful law cannot impose a certain obligation—opp. to Probabil′iorism, according to which it is lawful to follow one's inclination only when there is a more probable opinion in its favour; Prob′abilist; Probabil′ity, quality of being probable: appearance of truth: that which is probable: chance or likelihood of something happening:—pl. Probabil′ities.—adv. Prob′ably.—adj. Prō′bal (Shak.), probable.—Probable cause, a reasonable ground that an accusation is true; Probable error, a quantity assumed as the value of an error, such that the chances of the real error being greater are equal to those of it being less than this quantity; Probable evidence, evidence not conclusive, but admitting of some degree of force. [Fr.,—L. probabilis—probāre, -ātum, to prove.]

British National Corpus

1. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'probable' in Adjectives Frequency: #907

How to pronounce probable?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of probable in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of probable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of probable in a Sentence

1. Paul Spencer:

   Based on our investigation thus far we had probable cause to make the arrest this evening, but this is a rapidly-evolving situation and it remains an active investigation. Therefore, we are refraining at this time from discussing the evidence collected thus far or about the specifics of this case. We expect there are still several weeks of additional investigative work to do.

2. Lakshheish M Patel:

   Today's negligible rise in stock market does not mean that declining trend seen from 4th April is over, still NIFTY touching 12050 is quite probable in few months

3. Roberto Setubal:

   In Brazil, everything is possible but nothing is probable, driving uncertainty to unbearable levels while hurting the economy, this government was elected to maintain the status quo, not to change it.

4. William Murphy:

   His take-down and arrest without probable cause occurred under a police video camera, which taped everything including the police dragging and throwing Freddie into a police vehicle while he screamed in pain, while in police custody, his spine was 80 percent severed at his neck.

5. Carl Anderson:

   We think the legal question is met and I would reiterate that what is required by the statute is a finding of probable cause, which is not beyond a shadow of a doubt, it that there are reasonable grounds to believe that this crime has occurred and is occurring.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=probable
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Probable
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=probable
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Probable
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probable
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=probable