Definition Synonyms
Definition of probable - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
likely occurrencelikely to happen or be true
- It's probable that it will rain tomorrow.
2.
logicsupported by evidence but not certain
- The probable cause of the fire was faulty wiring.
Noun
1.
likely occurrencesomething likely to occur or be true
- Rain is the most probable outcome if the storm continues.
2.
recruitmentRare US applicant likely to be selectedRare US
- She is a probable for the manager position.
Expressions with probable
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facts that justify arrest, search, prosecution, or defense action
Police needed probable cause before searching the car.
Origin of probable
Latin, probabilis (provable)
Terms with probable included in their meaning
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probability
expressing a probable or expected situation
not probable
not likely to happen or be true
probability
more probable to happen
credibility
seeming reasonable or probable
unlikely event
possibility that is not likely or probable
logic
quality of seeming reasonable or probable
manner
in a way that seems reasonable or probable
probability
most probable to happen or be true
probability
probable but not proven
legal
wrongful legal action without probable cause, favoring defendant
acr: probable cause
reasonable reason for police to take action
statistical mechanics
relating to a state or process where all states are equally probable
probability
probable or reasonably expected when considering known facts
credibility
quality of seeming reasonable or probable
seems reasonable
seeming reasonable or probable
ethics
ethical theory that allows for following a probable opinion on moral issues
Examples of probable in a sentence
A probable cause for the delay is traffic. It's probable that it will rain tomorrow. The probable outcome is a win for our team. A probable for tomorrow is a sunny day. The probable of winning the lottery is low. The coach considered him a probable for the team.
In the auditions, she was a probable for the lead role.
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- French:probable, probabilité, ...
- German:wahrscheinlich, Wahrscheinlichkeit, ...
- Italian:probabile, probabilità, ...
- Spanish:probable, probabilidad, ...
- Portuguese:possível, candidato provável, ...
- Chinese:很可能的, 可能发生的事, ...
- Japanese:ありそうな, 可能性の高い事柄, ...
- Arabic:مُحْتَمَل, رُجْحان, ...
- Hebrew:סָבִיר, אֶפְשָׁרוּת, ...
- Russian:вероятный, вероятное, ...
- Ukrainian:ймовірний, імовірна подія, ...
- Hindi:संभावित, संभाव्यता, ...
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