English dictionary: words starting with prob

noun

A problem.

Usage examples:

There's no prob

adverb

Probably.

Usage examples:

She prob looks lovely without make-up

short form

Used in informal speech and writing as a short form of "problem"

Usage examples:

I'll do it first thing in the morning, no prob!, use the code below, this should not be a prob., no…

noun

In moral theology: the theory that, in cases of doubt concerning the binding character of a law or the permissibility of an act, a person should follow the most probable of the available opinions, or the side on which the evidence preponderates. opposed to "probabilism".

noun

An adherent of the theory of probabiliorism.

adjective

Based on or adapted to a theory of probability; subject to or involving chance variation.

Usage examples:

The main approaches are either rule-based or probabilistic

adverb

In a way that is based on or relates to how likely it is that something will happen

Usage examples:

Humans do not think probabilistically, especially at the upper and lower ends of the probability sc…

noun

The quality or state of being probable; the extent to which something is likely to happen or be the case.

Usage examples:

The rain will make the probability of a postponement even greater

noun

The quality or state of being probable; the extent to which something is likely to happen or be the case.

Usage examples:

The rain will make the probability of a postponement even greater

verb

To make probable or likely.

adjective

Likely to happen or be the case.

Usage examples:

It is probable that the economic situation will deteriorate further

noun

A person who is likely to become or do something, especially one who is likely to be chosen for a team.

Usage examples:

Merson and wright are probables

noun

The quality or fact of being probable; probability, likelihood; plausibility.

adverb

Almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell.

Usage examples:

She would probably never see him again

noun

A person serving as the starting point for the genetic study of a family.

Usage examples:

Furthermore, all these approaches are unable to handle trios with missing genotypic information on …

noun

The obligation to prove an assertion or allegation that one makes; the burden of proof.

noun

A person serving as the starting point for the genetic study of a family.

Usage examples:

Furthermore, all these approaches are unable to handle trios with missing genotypic information on …

noun

A strip of flexible material with a sponge or tuft at the end, used to remove an object from the throat or apply medication to it.

noun

A strip of flexible material with a sponge or tuft at the end, used to remove an object from the throat or apply medication to it.

noun

The official proving of a will.

Usage examples:

The house has been valued for probate

verb

Establish the validity of (a will).

Usage examples:

You will either need to conduct a normal probate, commonly known as an independent administration, …

verb

Establish the validity of (a will).

Usage examples:

You will either need to conduct a normal probate, commonly known as an independent administration, …

noun

The official proving of a will.

Usage examples:

The house has been valued for probate

noun

The official proving of a will.

Usage examples:

The house has been valued for probate

verb

Establish the validity of (a will).

Usage examples:

You will either need to conduct a normal probate, commonly known as an independent administration, …

verb

Establish the validity of (a will).

Usage examples:

You will either need to conduct a normal probate, commonly known as an independent administration, …

noun

The official proving of a will.

Usage examples:

The house has been valued for probate

noun

The release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behaviour under supervision.

Usage examples:

I went to court and was put on probation

adjective

Relating to the period during which a new employee is being watched closely to see if they are suitable for their job

Usage examples:

The administration will more closely scrutinize teachers during the three-year probationary period …

adverb

On a probationary or trial basis, as a probationer; provisionally.

adjective

Relating to a process of testing or observing the character or abilities of a person who is new to a role or job.

Usage examples:

She recently completed her two-year probationary period with the police

noun

A person who is serving a probationary or trial period in a job or position to which they are newly appointed.

Usage examples:

Training thrust and needs for indian forest service probationers and performance evaluation of offi…