For probable future use vs For possible future use

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey a similar meaning of something being considered or prepared for future use, with a slight difference in the level of certainty implied by 'probable' and 'possible'. The choice between the two depends on the specific context and the degree of certainty intended.

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For probable future use

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase indicates that something is being considered or prepared for use in the future with a high likelihood of it being used.

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It gives me enough information to determine their probable futures.
It gives me enough information to determine their probable futures.
You got probable future governor and current Attorney General Geldof there.
I've realized that quantum uncertainty doesn't necessarily preclude the possibility of seeing probable futures.
Maybe what Davos can see is only a probable future.
Vague declarations of probable future support from the Commission are not enough.
how the intangible asset will generate probable future economic benefits.
The two events were in close enough succession that I could determine a probable future.
Actually, of all probable futures, this is the worst.
In the research phase of an internal project, an entity cannot demonstrate that an intangible asset exists that will generate probable future economic benefits.
You think this qualifies for probable cause?
Laboratory tests for probable cases are specified only for some diseases.
to permit consistency with the spirit of the current and probable future reporting requirements of the IAS;
In the development phase of an internal project, an entity can, in some instances, identify an intangible asset and demonstrate that the asset will generate probable future economic benefits.
For probable cases: detection of genes coding for St×1/St×2 production.
Which, in the southeastern, goes for probable cause.
Which, in the Southeastern, goes for probable cause.
including the need for probable cause...
To demonstrate how an intangible asset will generate probable future economic benefits, an entity assesses the future economic benefits to be received from the asset using the principles in IAS 36 Impairment of assets.
In the light of these developments the rapporteur calls on the Commission to draw up a forward-looking study which takes into account the current realities of the world economy and the current situation of the European Union in addition to probable future developments.

Alternatives:

for likely future use
for anticipated future use
for expected future use
for foreseeable future use
for future use with a high probability

For possible future use

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase indicates that something is being considered or prepared for use in the future with a chance or potential of it being used.

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(Reserved for possible future use in the harmonised system)
Annex 7 (Reserved for possible future use in the Harmonised System)
(Reserved for possible future use in the Harmonised System)
Reserved for possible future use in the HS
77 (Reserved for possible future use in the harmonised system)
Typically they are fields which have been foreseen for possible future use, or they are used locally within national systems.
Typically they are messages which have been foreseen for possible future use within one of the defined groups, or they are used locally within national systems.

Alternatives:

for potential future use
for prospective future use
for future use with a chance
for future use with a possibility
for future use with a potential

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For probable future use vs For possible future use