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probability

[prob-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌprɒb əˈbɪl ɪ ti /


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At one point, ESPN’s win probability metric gave the Knicks a 94.1% chance of losing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

To be considered, companies must meet thresholds for probability, valuation, float and other factors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The Ofqual chief warned pupils that the probability of getting caught cheating is high and can lead to "really severe sanctions".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Futures markets now reflect a 55% probability of interest rate increases by year-end, up from 9% a month ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Since Galileo, of course, all sorts of new languages have been invented with which to do science, including algebra, calculus and probability theory.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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