probability

Meanings

• Noun

  The likelihood or chance that something will happen.

• Noun

  A statistical measure of the likelihood of an event.

---

Pronunciation

1. /pɹɑbəˈbɪlɪɾi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2707574"

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with probability
ability , ad libity , paucity , reality , stability , vitality

---

Variants

List of all variants of probability that leads to same result
probabilities , probability , probability densities , probability density , probability density function , probability density functions , probability distribution , probability distributions , probability function , probability functions , conditional probabilities , conditional probability , in all probability

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin probabilis, meaning 'approvable' or 'worthy of approval'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the first known use of the term 'probability' was in the 17th century by the French mathematician Blaise Pascal?

2. Probability theory was formally developed by the German mathematician Jacob Bernoulli in the late 17th century.

3. The probability of rolling a six on a fair six-sided die is 1/6 or approximately 16.67%.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Statistics: A branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data.

2. Probability Distribution: A function that describes the probability of each possible outcome in a random experiment.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Probability has been a fundamental concept in mathematics, science, and philosophy since ancient times. It is used extensively in statistics, physics, engineering, finance, and other fields to make predictions and assess risks.

How to Memorize "probability"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fair coin toss. The probability of getting heads is 50% or 0.5.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of likelihood or chance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'PERCENT' to remember the formula for probability: P = E / R, where E is the number of events, and R is the total number of outcomes.

---

Memorize "probability" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize probability is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.