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prob. — prob. (probable) n. likely, plausible, reasonable prob. (probably) adv. in all likelihood, most likely, in all probability prob. (problem) n. difficulty, situation that requires a solution … English contemporary dictionary
probable — prob|a|ble1 [ prabəbl ] adjective ** likely to happen or be true: That is not only possible, it is probable. This is the probable site of an ancient Roman temple. highly/very probable: By 1938, war seemed highly probable. it is probable that: It… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
prob|a|ble — «PROB uh buhl», adjective. 1. likely to happen: »Cooler weather is probable after this shower. 2. likely to be true: »Something he ate is the probable cause of his pain. 3. affording ground for belief: »probable evidence. ╂[< Latin probābilis… … Useful english dictionary
Probable — Prob a*ble, a. [L. probabilis, fr. probare to try, approve, prove: cf. F. probable. See {Prove}, and cf. {Provable}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Capable of being proved. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 2. Having more evidence for than against; supported by evidence … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Probable cause — Probable Prob a*ble, a. [L. probabilis, fr. probare to try, approve, prove: cf. F. probable. See {Prove}, and cf. {Provable}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Capable of being proved. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 2. Having more evidence for than against; supported by … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Probable error — Probable Prob a*ble, a. [L. probabilis, fr. probare to try, approve, prove: cf. F. probable. See {Prove}, and cf. {Provable}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Capable of being proved. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 2. Having more evidence for than against; supported by … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
probable — prob|a|ble1 [ˈprɔbəbəl US ˈpra: ] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : French; Origin: Latin probabilis, from probare; PROBE2] likely to exist, happen, or be true ▪ The probable cause of the fire was faulty wiring. ▪ Success is highly probable . it is… … Dictionary of contemporary English
probable — /prob euh beuhl/, adj. 1. likely to occur or prove true: He foresaw a probable business loss. He is the probable writer of the article. 2. having more evidence for than against, or evidence that inclines the mind to belief but leaves some room… … Universalium
prob — abbrev. 1. probable 2. probably 3. problem … English World dictionary
probable — prob•a•ble [[t]ˈprɒb ə bəl[/t]] adj. 1) likely to occur or prove true 2) having more evidence for than against, or evidence that inclines the mind to belief but leaves some room for doubt 3) affording ground for belief • Etymology: 1350–1400; ME… … From formal English to slang
prob — probable … Medical dictionary
