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probability (B1)

カタカナ: プロバビリティ

IPA: /ˌprɒbəˈbɪləti/

The likelihood that an event will occur or that a statement is true.

意味: ある出来事が起こる、またはある事柄が真実である可能性の度合い。

The probability of rolling a 7 with two dice is 1/6. — サイコロ2つを振って7が出る確率は6分の1です。
Scientists are studying the probability of a major earthquake in the region. — 科学者たちは、その地域で大地震が発生する確率を研究しています。
We need to assess the probability of success before launching the new product. — 新製品を発売する前に、成功の可能性を評価する必要があります。

Japanese translations of Probability:

probability of (prepositional phrase): The likelihood that a specific event will occur. — "The probability of a coin landing on heads is 0.5."
probability that (prepositional phrase): The likelihood that a particular situation or statement is true. — "There is a high probability that the suspect is still in the city."