probability — the extent to which an event is likely to occur, measured by the ratio of the favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the extent to which an event is likely to occur, measured by the ratio of the favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪləti/
Korean meaning: 확률, 개연성
Korean pronunciation: 프라버**빌**러티
Example Sentences
- The probability of finding a parking spot in Seoul during rush hour is practically zero.
- Weather forecasters use probability models to predict storms.
- The probability of my cat actually listening to me is about 0.001%.
probability
NOUN//ˌprɑːbəˈbɪləti//
the extent to which an event is likely to occur, measured by the ratio of the favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
The weather app shows a 90% probability of rain this afternoon.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'probabilis'(증명할 수 있는, 믿을 만한)에서 유래하여, 16세기에 영어로 들어왔습니다. 원래는 '증명 가능성'을 의미했지만, 수학과 통계학 발전과 함께 현재의 '확률' 개념으로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The probability of finding a parking spot in Seoul during rush hour is practically zero.”
“Weather forecasters use probability models to predict storms.”
“The probability of my cat actually listening to me is about 0.001%.”
“Insurance companies base their premiums on probability calculations.”
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