probable

/probable/

Thân thiện

The probable outcome of the experiment is a color change.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Likely to happen or be true: Describes something that has a high chance of occurring or being the case, based on available evidence.
   • Likely but not certain: Indicates a strong possibility, though not a guarantee.

2. Noun:

   • A person likely to be chosen: An applicant or candidate considered very likely to be selected.
   • A probable event or outcome: Something that is expected to happen.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:

  • Rain is probable this afternoon, so take an umbrella.
  • The probable cause of the fire was faulty wiring.
  • It seems probable that the meeting will be postponed.

• Noun:

  • She is a probable for the promotion.
  • The list of probables for the national team was announced.

Advanced Usage

• In legal or formal contexts: Used to describe a standard of proof, such as "probable cause," meaning sufficient reason to believe a crime has been committed.

  • The police needed probable cause to obtain a search warrant.

• "The probable": Used as a noun phrase to refer to the most likely outcome or candidate.

  • He is among the probables for the starting lineup.

Variants and Related Words

• Probably (adverb): Almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell.
  • She will probably arrive at 8 PM.
• Probability (noun): The quality or state of being probable; the extent to which something is likely to happen.
  • The probability of winning the lottery is very low.
• Improbable (adjective): Not likely to be true or to happen.
  • It is improbable that he will change his mind.

Synonyms

• Likely: Such as well might happen or be true.
• Plausible: Seeming reasonable or probable.
• Expected: Regarded as likely to happen.
• Anticipated: Expected or predicted.

Antonyms

• Improbable: Not likely to be true or to happen.
• Unlikely: Not likely to happen or be the case.
• Doubtful: Feeling uncertain about something.

Related Phrases

• In all probability: Very likely; almost certainly.
  • In all probability, the project will be finished on time.
• Probable outcome: The result that is most likely to occur.
  • The probable outcome of the negotiation is a compromise.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. apparently destined
   • the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme
2. likely but not certain to be or become true or real
   • a likely result
   • he foresaw a probable loss

Noun

1. an applicant likely to be chosen

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