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probable
[ prob-uh-buhl ]
adjective
- likely to occur or prove true:
He foresaw a probable business loss. He is the probable writer of the article.
- having more evidence for than against, or evidence that inclines the mind to belief but leaves some room for doubt.
- affording ground for belief.
probable
/ ˈɒəə /
adjective
- likely to be or to happen but not necessarily so
- most likely
the probable cause of the accident
noun
- a person who is probably to be chosen for a team, event, etc
Other 51Թ Forms
- ԴDz·Dza· adjective
- ԴDz·Dza· adverb
- ܲȴ-Dza· adjective
- ܲȴ-Dza· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of probable1
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Example Sentences
There have been probable cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses, including H5N1 — but, crucially, not the same H5N1 that is circulating now — being passed from one human to another in a very limited way.
“Absent additional evidence” and “in light of pending litigation, it is probable that Edison International and Southern California Edison will incur material losses in connection with the Eaton fire,” Pizarro said.
Dean and her attorney, Ian Wallach, said they have yet to access the affidavit behind the search warrant, which would lay out the probable cause police used to justify their actions.
Boasberg said last week that he found probable cause for putting administration officials in criminal contempt for not turning the planes around.
In his ruling, Boasberg found "probable cause" to begin proceedings on criminal contempt charges.
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