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probable

/ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

/ˈprɑː.bə.bəl/

probableadjective

more probable

Comp.

most probable

Super.

/ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

/ˈprɑː.bə.bəl/

Translations

It is probable that it will rain tomorrow.

Вероятно, завтра пойдет дождь.

Definitions

Likely to happen or be the case.

It is probable that it will rain tomorrow given the weather forecast.

Supported by evidence or reasoning strong enough to induce belief but not proof; plausible.

The court requires probable cause before issuing a search warrant.

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probablenoun

probables

/ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

/ˈprɑː.bə.bəl/

Used chiefly in sports, politics, etc., to denote a likely candidate, participant, or outcome.

Definitions

A person or thing regarded as likely to succeed, be chosen, or occur.

The coach announced the probables for Saturday's game.

Synonyms

likely candidate