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"Probability" vs "Probabilities"

Both 'probability' and 'probabilities' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Probability' is used when referring to the likelihood of an event happening, while 'probabilities' is used when discussing multiple likelihoods of different events.

Last Updated: March 21, 2024

Probability

Correct. 'Probability' is used when referring to the likelihood of an event happening.

Use 'probability' when discussing the likelihood of a single event occurring.

Examples:

  • The probability of winning the lottery is very low.
  • What is the probability of rain tomorrow?

Alternatives:

  • likelihood
  • chance
  • odds
  • possibility
  • likelihood

Probabilities

Correct. 'Probabilities' is used when discussing multiple likelihoods of different events.

Use 'probabilities' when referring to the likelihoods of various events occurring.

Examples:

  • The probabilities of different outcomes were calculated.
  • We need to consider all the probabilities before making a decision.

Alternatives:

  • likelihoods
  • chances
  • odds
  • possibilities
  • likelihoods

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