probability
US /ˌprɑː.bəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˌprɑː.bəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
1.
確率, 可能性
the extent to which something is likely to happen or be the case
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There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.
明日は雨が降る可能性が高い。
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The probability of winning the lottery is very low.
宝くじに当たる確率は非常に低い。
2.
確率, 確率論
a measure of the likelihood that an event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
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In mathematics, probability is often expressed as a fraction or decimal.
数学では、確率はしばしば分数または小数で表される。
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He is studying advanced probability theory.
彼は高度な確率論を研究している。