probability
/ˌprɒbəˈbɪləti/noun
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संभावना, प्रायिकता
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how likely something is to happen; a thing that is likely to happen
संभावना, प्रायिकता
- the probability of rain
- In all probability, she will win.
- The probability of getting a head when you toss a coin is one half.
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- There is a high probability of rain tomorrow in Chennai.
- In all probability the train will arrive late.
Synonyms likelihood chance prospect odds possibility
Opposite improbability unlikelihood impossibility
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
the probability of + -ing / noun
Use of after probability to name the event, followed by a noun or an -ing form.
घटना का नाम बताने के लिए probability के बाद of आता है, उसके बाद noun या -ing रूप।
- What is the probability of rain tomorrow?
- There is a high probability of winning the match.
probability that + clause
A that-clause states the event whose likelihood is discussed.
जिस घटना की संभावना की चर्चा हो, उसे that-clause बताता है।
- There is a strong probability that the exam will be postponed.
in all probability
A fixed phrase meaning very likely; it is used at the start or middle of a sentence, never with 'the'.
स्थिर वाक्यांश जिसका अर्थ बहुत संभव है; यह वाक्य के आरंभ या मध्य में आता है और इसमें 'the' नहीं लगता।
- In all probability, the train will be late.
probability (maths) — countable and uncountable
In mathematics, a probability is a number between 0 and 1. In general use, probability is uncountable.
गणित में probability 0 और 1 के बीच की संख्या है। सामान्य प्रयोग में probability uncountable है।
- The probability of getting a head is one half.
- Probability is taught in Class 10.
+Collocations 4
adjective + probability
highlowstrongslightremote
- There is only a slight probability of snow in the plains.
verb + probability
calculateestimateincreasereduceimprove
- Regular practice improves the probability of success.
probability + noun
theorydistributionquestionsumtable
- Probability theory is part of the statistics paper.
phrases
in all probabilitythe probability is thatequal probabilitymost probability
- Equal probability means each result is equally likely.
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- The probability of rain increases in July.
जुलाई में बारिश की संभावना बढ़ जाती है।
- Radhika calculated the probability of drawing a red ball from the bag.
राधिका ने थैले से लाल गेंद निकालने की प्रायिकता निकाली।
- In all probability the match will go to a super over.
संभवतः मैच सुपर ओवर में चला जाएगा।
- The probability that both events occur together is very small.
दोनों घटनाओं के एक साथ घटने की संभावना बहुत कम है।
- With little preparation, the probability of passing is low.
कम तैयारी के साथ उत्तीर्ण होने की संभावना कम है।
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✗ There is a probability to win the match.
✓ There is a probability of winning the match.
Probability takes of plus an -ing form, not a to-infinitive.
'Probability' के बाद of और -ing रूप आता है, to-infinitive नहीं।
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Probability, possibility and chance are neighbours; they differ in measurement and strength.
Probability, possibility और chance पास-पास हैं; इनमें माप और तीव्रता का अंतर है।
How likely something is, often as a number.
कोई घटना कितनी संभव है, प्रायः संख्या के रूप में।
- The probability is 0.5.
Something that might happen or be true, however unlikely.
जो हो सकता है, चाहे कितना भी असंभव लगे।
- There is a possibility of delay.
An everyday word for how likely something is.
संभावना बताने का रोज़मर्रा का शब्द।
- There is a chance of rain.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
Keep apart probable (likely to happen) and possible (able to happen, but not necessarily likely).
Probable (होने की संभावना वाला) और possible (हो सकने वाला, पर ज़रूरी नहीं संभावित) को अलग रखिए।
Keep the likelihood words together: probability, likelihood, chance, odds, prospect.
संभावना के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: probability, likelihood, chance, odds, prospect।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
In all probability (very probably).
Idiom अक्सर पूछा जाता है: in all probability (बहुत संभवतः)।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Maths: probability is a number between 0 (impossible) and 1 (certain); the probability of getting a head when tossing a coin is 1/2; of rolling a 6 with one die 1/6.
गणित में प्रायिकता 0 (असंभव) और 1 (निश्चित) के बीच की संख्या है; सिक्का उछालने पर चित आने की प्रायिकता 1/2 है; एक पासे पर 6 आने की 1/6।