PROBABILITY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PROBABILITY?

Need another word that means the same as “probability”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “probability” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Probability” are: chance, likelihood, likeliness, prospect, expectation, chances, odds, possibility, probable event, fair bet, good bet

Probability as a Noun

Definitions of "Probability" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “probability” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The quality or state of being probable; the extent to which something is likely to happen or be the case.
• The quality of being probable; a probable event or the most probable event.
• A probable or the most probable event.
• 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.
• The extent to which an event is likely to occur, measured by the ratio of the favourable cases to the whole number of cases possible.

Synonyms of "Probability" as a noun (11 Words)

chance	The possibility of future success. Now is your chance.
chances	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. If that phone call is for me chances are it s my wife.
expectation	The sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values. Students had high expectations for their future.
fair bet	Gathering of producers to promote business.
good bet	Benefit.
likelihood	The probability of a specified outcome. Situations where there is a likelihood of violence.
likeliness	The probability of a specified outcome.
odds	The ratio between the amounts staked by the parties to a bet, based on the expected probability either way. He offered odds of two to one.
possibility	A possible alternative. There is a possibility that his sense of smell has been impaired.
probable event	An applicant likely to be chosen.
prospect	An extensive view of landscape. Norwich s unbeaten heavyweight prospect.

Usage Examples of "Probability" as a noun

• For a time revolution was a strong probability.
• The probability that an unbiased coin will fall with the head up is 0.5.
• Going by past experience there was a high probability that the visitors were lost.
• For a while mutiny seemed a probability.
• A probability of 0.5.
• The rain will make the probability of a postponement even greater.
• The area under the curve represents probability.

Associations of "Probability" (30 Words)

allocation	The action or process of allocating or sharing out something. Unclaimed allocations would be held for three years.
bound	Move forward by leaps and bounds. He is bound in the belly.
chance	Be the case by chance. A chance meeting.
connection	A person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship. He soldered the connection.
demographic	A particular sector of a population. The drink is popular with a young demographic.
econometrics	The branch of economics concerned with the use of mathematical methods (especially statistics) in describing economic systems.
fluke	Parasitic flatworms having external suckers for attaching to a host. Their victory was a bit of a fluke.
hundred	Ten 10s. Wantage Hundred.
likelihood	The state or fact of something’s being likely; probability. Young people who can see no likelihood of finding employment.
likely	Likely but not certain to be or become true or real. She is likely to forget.
measurement	A unit or system of measuring. Accurate measurement is essential.
number	Place a limit on the number of. Think of a number from one to ten and multiply it by three.
odds	The ratio by which one better’s wager is greater than that of another. The odds against this ever happening are high.
opportune	Suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose. The opportune use of humour to lower tension.
opportunity	A chance for employment or promotion. The holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington.
percent	A proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred.
percentage	An amount, such as an allowance or commission, that is a proportion of a larger sum of money. I don t see the percentage in selling perfectly good furniture.
plausible	Apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful. A plausible explanation.
possibility	A future prospect or potential. There was the possibility that he might be turned down.
possible	The highest possible score especially in a shooting competition. I d like the report this afternoon if possible.
potential	The difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts. A change in gravitational potential.
potentiality	Latent qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness. The technology is still relatively not well known in spite of its great potentiality.
presumable	Capable of being inferred on slight grounds.
presumptive	Having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance. A strong presumptive case is made out.
probable	Likely but not certain to be or become true or real. The probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme.
probably	With considerable certainty; without much doubt. He is probably out of the country.
prospect	Belief about (or mental picture of) the future. A viewpoint commanding a magnificent prospect of the estuary.
relation	Mutual dealings or connections among persons or groups. The improvement in relations between the two countries.
statistic	A fact or piece of data obtained from a study of a large quantity of numerical data. The statistics show that the crime rate has increased.
survey	Make a survey of for statistical purposes. The investigator surveyed the attitudes and beliefs held by residents.