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probabilism

N ทฤษฏี ที่ เกี่ยวกับ ความน่าจะเป็น ไป ได้ 

 

probabilistic

ADJ เกี่ยวกับ ความเป็นไปได้  kiao-kab-kwan-pen-pai-dai

 

probability

N ความน่าจะเป็น ไป ได้  likelihood possibility improbability doubtfulness kwam-na-ja-pen-pai-dai

 

probability

N สิ่ง ที่ น่าจะ เป็นไปได้  siang-ti-na-ja-pen-pai-dai

 

probable

ADJ ที่ น่าจะ เป็นไปได้  likely seeming ti-na-ja-pen-pai-dai

 

probably

ADV อย่าง น่าจะ เป็นไปได้  อย่าง ค่อนข้าง แน่  อย่าง น่าเชื่อ แน่ว่า  seemingly presumably yang-na-ja-pen-pai-dai

 

probang

N เครื่องมือแพทย์ มี ลักษณะ เป็น แท่ง ยาว ใส่ ลง ไป ใน ลำคอ  krueng-mua-ped-ti-me-lak-sa-na-pen-tang-chai-sai-kor

 

probate

ADJ ซึ่ง ภาคทัณ ฑ์ ไว้  sueng-pak-tan-wai

 

probate

N ผู้กระทำผิด  phu-kra-tam-pid

 

probate

VT พิสูจน์ พินัยกรรม  pi-sud-pi-nai-kam

 

probate court

N ศาล ที่ รับ เรื่อง เกี่ยวกับ พินัยกรรม  san-ti-rub-ruang-kiao-kab-pi-nai-kam

 

probation

N การ ทดสอบ  testing trial kan-tob-sob

 

probation

N การพิสูจน์  proof kan-pi-sud

 

probation

N การ ภาคทัณ ฑ์  การคุม ความประพฤติ  kan-pak-tan

 

probation

N ช่วง ระยะเวลา การ ทดสอบ  chueng-ra-ya-we-la-kan-tob-sob

 

probation officer

N เจ้าหน้าที่ ช่วยเหลือ ผู้ ที่ กระทำ ภาคทัณ ฑ์  jao-na-ti-chue-luea-phu-ti-kratam-pid-pak-tan

 

probationer

N ผู้ทำ ภาคทัณ ฑ์  phu-tam-pak-tan

 

probative

ADJ ซึ่ง ทำการ ทดสอบ  experimental sueng-tam-kan-tod-sob

 

probe

N การ ตรวจ บาดแผล ด้วย เครื่อง สำหรับ ตรวจ  kan-trud-bad-pare-duai-krueng-sam-rab-truad

 

probe

N การสืบสวน  inquiry kan-sub-suan

 

probe

N เครื่องมือ สำหรับ แหย่ ตรวจ บาดแผล  krueng-mue-sam-rub-yea-trud-bad-pare

 

probe

VI ตรวจสอบ  ค้นหา  truad-sob

 

probe

VT ตรวจสอบ บาดแผล ด้วย เครื่อง ตรวจ  trud-bad-pare-duai-krueng-sam-rab-truad

 

probe

VT สืบสวน  สอบสวน  investigate sub-suan

 

probe into

PHRV ตรวจสอบ  truad-sob

 

probe into

PHRV แหย่ เข้าไป  แทง หา  yea-kao-pai

 

probity

N ความซื่อตรง  ความจริงใจ  ความซื่อ  honor fidelity integrity dishonesty kwam-sue-trong

 

problem

ADJ ที่ ยากจะแก้ไข  ti-yak-ka-kea-kai

 

problem

ADJ ที่ เสนอ เกี่ยวกับ ปัญหา ของ สังคม  ti-sa-nor-kiao-kab-pa-ha-sang-kom

 

problem

N คำถาม  ปัญหา  puzzle riddle kam-tam

 

problem

N เรื่อง ยุ่งยาก  เรื่อง ลำบาก  ปัญหา ยุ่งยาก  dilemma obstacle rueng-yung-yak

 

problem-solving

N การแก้ปัญหา  kan-kea-pan-ha

 

problematic

ADJ ที่ ยาก จะ แก้ปัญหา ได้  ที่ เป็น ปริศนา  doubtful problematical debatable ti-yak-ja-kea-pan-ha-dai

 

problematical

ADJ ที่ ยาก จะ แก้ปัญหา ได้  ที่ เป็น ปริศนา  problematic ti-yak-ja-kea-pan-ha-dai

 

proboscidean

A เกี่ยวกับ หรือ คล้าย งวง  มี จมูก โต 

 

proboscides

N คำนาม พหูพจน์ ของ  proboscis kam-nam-pa-hu-pod

 

proboscidian

N สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยนม จำพวก  Proboscidea เช่น  ช้าง  sad-liang-luk-duai-nom

 

proboscis

N งวงช้าง  อวัยวะ ที่ มี ลักษณะ เป็น ท่อ ยาว ใช้ สำหรับ ดูด  nose snout ngung-chang

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary

PROBABILITY

n.[L. probabilitas. See Probable. ] 1. Likelihood; appearance of truth; that state of a case or question of fact which results from superior evidence or preponderation of argument on one side, inclining the mind to receive it as the truth, but leaving some room for doubt. It therefore falls short of moral certainty, but produces what is called opinion.
Probability is the appearance of the agreement or disagreement of two ideas, by the intervention of proofs whose connection is not constant, but appears for the most part to be so.
Demonstration produces science or certain knowledge; proof produces belief, and probability opinion.
1. Any thing that has the appearance of reality or truth. In this sense, the word admits of the plural number.
The whole like of man is a perpetual comparison of evidence and balancing of probabilities.

 

PROBABLE

a.[L. probabilis, from probo, to prove. See Prove. ] 1. Likely; having more evidence than the contrary, or evidence which inclines the mind to belief, but leaves some room for doubt.
That is accounted probable, which has better arguments producible for it than can be brought against it.
I do not say that the principles of religion are merely probable; I have before asserted them to be morally certain.
2. That renders something probable; as probable evidence, or probable presumption.
3. That may be proved. [Not in use. ]

 

PROBABLY

adv. Likely; in likelihood; with the appearance of truth or reality; as, the story is probably true; the account is probably correct. Distinguish between what may possibly, and what will probably be done.

 

PROBANG

n.[See Probe. ] In surgery, an instrument of whalebone and spunge, for removing obstructions in the throat or esophagus. A flexible piece of whalebone, with spunge fixed to the end.

 

PROBATE

n.[L. probatus, probo, to prove. ] 1. The probate of a will or testament is the proving of its genuineness and validity, or the exhibition of the will to the proper officer, with the witnesses if necessary, and the process of determining its validity, and the registry of it, and such other proceedings as the laws prescribe, as preliminary to the execution of it by the executor.
2. The right or jurisdiction of proving wills. In England, the spiritual court has the probate of wills. In the United States, the probate of wills belongs to a court of civil jurisdiction established by law, usually to a single judge, called a judge of probate, or a surrogate.
3. Proof. [Not used. ]

 

PROBATION

n.[L. probatio.] The act of proving; proof. 1. Trial; examination; any proceeding designed to ascertain truth; in universities, the examination of a student, as to his qualifications for a degree.
2. In a monastic sense, trial or the year of novitiate, which a person must pass in a convent, to prove his virtue and his ability to bear the severities of the rule.
3. Moral trial; the state of man in the present life, in which he has the opportunity of proving his character and being qualified for a happier state.
Probation will end with the present life.
4. In America, the trial of a clergyman's qualifications as a minister of the gospel, preparatory to his settlement. We say, a man is preaching on probation.
5. In general, trial for proof, or satisfactory evidence, or the time of trial.

 

PROBATIONAL

a.Serving for trial.

 

PROBATIONARY

a.Serving for trial. All the probationary work of man is ended when death arrives.

 

PROBATIONER

n.One who is on trial, or in a state to give proof of certain qualifications for a place or state. While yet a young probationer,
And candidate for heaven.
1. A novice.
2. In Scotland, a student in divinity, who, producing a certificate of a professor in an university of his good morals and qualifications, is admitted to several trials, and on acquitting himself well, is licensed to preach.

 

PROBATIONERSHIP

n.The state of being a probationer; novitiate. [Little used. ]

 

PROBATIONSHIP

n.A state of probation; novitiate; probation. [Little used and unnecessary. ]

 

PROBATIVE

a.Serving for trial or proof.

 

PROBATOR

n.[L.] An examiner; an approver. 1. In law, an accuser.

 

PROBATORY

a.Serving for trial. 1. Serving for proof.
2. Relating to proof.
Probatum est, [L. it is proved. ] an expression subjoined to a receipt for the cure of a disease, denoting that it has been tried or proved.

 

PROBE

n.[L. probo.] A surgeon's instrument for examining the depth or other circumstances of a wound, ulcer or cavity, or the direction of a sinus, or for searching for stones in the bladder and the like.

 

PROBE

v.t.To examine a wound, ulcer or some cavity of the body, by the use of an instrument thrust into the part. 1. To search to the bottom; to scrutinize; to examine thoroughly into causes and circumstances.

 

PROBE-SCISSORS

n.Scissors used to open wounds, the blade of which, to be thrust into the orifice, has a button at the end.

 

PROBITY

n.[L. probitas, from probo, to prove. ] Primarily, tried virtue or integrity, or approved actions; but in general, strict honesty; sincerity; veracity; integrity in principle, or strict conformity of actions to the laws of justice. Probity of mind or principle is best evinced by probity of conduct in social dealings, particularly in adhering to strict integrity in the observance and performance of rights called imperfect, which public laws to not reach and cannot enforce.

 

PROBLEM

n.[L. problema; Gr. to throw forward, and to throw; L. pello. ] A question proposed. 1. In logic, a preposition that appears neither absolutely true nor false, and consequently may be asserted either in the affirmative or negative.
2. In geometry, a proposition in which some operation or construction is required, as to divide a line or an angle, to let fall a perpendicular, etc.
3. In general, any question involving doubt or uncertainty, and requiring some operation, experiment or further evidence for its solution.
The problem is, whether a strong and constant belief that a thing will be, helps any thing to the effecting of the thing.

 

PROBLEMATICAL

a.Questionable; uncertain; unsettled; disputable; doubtful. Diligent inquiries into problematical guilt, leave a gate wide open to informers.

 

PROBLEMATICALLY

adv. Doubtfully; dubiously; uncertainly.

 

PROBLEMATIZE

v.t.To propose problems. [Ill formed and not used. ]

 

PROBOSCIS

n.[L. from Gr. before, and to feed or graze. ] The snout or trunk of an elephant and of other animals, particularly of insects. The proboscis of an elephant is a flexible muscular pipe or canal of about 8 feet in length, and is properly the extension of the nose. This is the instrument with which he takes food and carries it to his mouth. The proboscis of insects is used to suck blood from animals, or juice from plants.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

PROBABILIORISM

PROBABILIORISM Prob `a *bil "i *o *rism, n.

 

Defn: The doctrine of the probabiliorists.

 

PROBABILIORIST

Prob `a *bil "i *o *rist, n. Etym: [From L. probabilior, compar. of probabilis probable. ] (Casuistry )

 

Defn: One who holds, in opposition to the probabilists, that a man is bound to do that which is most probably right.

 

PROBABILISM

Prob "a *bil *ism n. Etym: [Cf. F. probabilisme.]

 

Defn: The doctrine of the probabilists.

 

PROBABILIST

Prob "a *bil *ist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. probabilists.]

 

1. One who maintains that certainty is impossible, and that probability alone is to govern our faith and actions.

 

2. (Casuistry )

 

Defn: One who maintains that a man may do that which has a probability of being right, or which is inculcated by teachers of authority, although other opinions may seem to him still more probable.

 

PROBABILITY

Prob `a *bil "i *ty, n.; pl. Probabilities. Etym: [L. probabilitas: cf. F. probabilité. ]

 

1. The quality or state of being probable; appearance of reality or truth; reasonable ground of presumption; likelihood. Probability is the appearance of the agreement or disagreement of two ideas, by the intervention of proofs whose connection is not constant, but appears for the most part to be so. Locke.

 

2. That which is or appears probable; anything that has the appearance of reality or truth. The whole life of man is a perpetual comparison of evidence and balancing of probabilities. Buckminster.We do not call for evidence till antecedent probabilities fail. J. H. Newman.

 

3. (Math. )

 

Defn: Likelihood of the occurrence of any event in the doctrine of chances, or the ratio of the number of favorable chances to the whole number of chances, favorable and unfavorable. See 1st Chance, n., 5.

 

Syn. -- Likeliness; credibleness; likelihood; chance.

 

PROBABLE

Prob "a *ble, a. Etym: [L. probabilis, fr. probare to try, approve, prove: cf. F. probable. See Prove, and cf. Provable. ]

 

1. Capable of being proved. [Obs. ]

 

2. Having more evidence for than against; supported by evidence which inclines the mind to believe, but leaves some room for doubt; likely. That is accounted probable which has better arguments producible for it than can be brought against it. South. I do not say that the principles of religion are merely probable; I have before asserted them to be morally certain. Bp. Wilkins.

 

3. Rendering probable; supporting, or giving ground for, belief, but not demonstrating; as, probable evidence; probable presumption. Blackstone. Probable cause (Law ), a reasonable ground of presumption that a charge is, or my be, well founded. -- Probable error (of an observation, or of the mean of a number ), that within which, taken positively and negatively, there is an even chance that the real error shall lie. Thus, if 3 " is the probable error in a given case, the chances that the real error is greater than 3 " are equal to the chances that it is less. The probable error is computed from the observations made, and is used to express their degree of accuracy. -- The probable, that which is within the bounds of probability; that which is not unnatural or preternatural; -- opposed to the marvelous.

 

PROBABLY

PROBABLY Prob "a *bly, adv.

 

Defn: In a probable manner; in likelihood. Distinguish between what may possibly and what will probably be done. L'Estrange.

 

PROBACY

Pro "ba *cy, n. Etym: [See Probate. ]

 

Defn: Proof; trial. [Obs. ] Chaucer.

 

PROBAL

PROBAL Pro "bal, a.

 

Defn: Approved; probable. [Obs. ] Shak.

 

PROBALITY

PROBALITY Pro *bal "i *ty, n.

 

Defn: Probability. [Obs. ] "With as great probality. " Holland.

 

PROBANG

Pro "bang, n. Etym: [See Probe. ]

 

Defn: A slender elastic rod, as of whalebone, with a sponge on the end, for removing obstructions from the esophagus, etc.

 

PROBATE

Pro "bate, n. Etym: [From L. probatus, p. p. of probare to prove. See Prove. ]

 

1. Proof. [Obs. ] Skelton.

 

2. (Law ) (a ) Official proof; especially, the proof before a competent officer or tribunal that an instrument offered, purporting to be the last will and testament of a person deceased, is indeed his lawful act; the copy of a will proved, under the seal of the Court of Probate, delivered to the executors with a certificate of its having been proved. Bouvier. Burrill. (b ) The right or jurisdiction of proving wills.

 

PROBATE

PROBATE Pro "bate, a.

 

Defn: Of or belonging to a probate, or court of probate; as, a probate record. Probate Court, or Court of Probate, a court for the probate of wills. -- Probate duty, a government tax on property passing by will. [Eng. ]

 

PROBATE

PROBATE Pro "bate v. t.

 

Defn: To obtain the official approval of, as of an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament; as, the executor has probated the will.

 

PROBATION

Pro *ba "tion, n. Etym: [L. probatio, fr. probare to try, examine, prove: cf. F. probation. See Prove. ]

 

1. The act of proving; also, that which proves anything; proof. [Obs. ] When by miracle God dispensed great gifts to the laity, ... he gave probation that he intended that all should prophesy and preach. Jer.Taylor.

 

2. Any proceeding designed to ascertain truth, to determine character, qualification, etc. ; examination; trial; as, to engage a person on probation. Hence, specifically: (a ) The novitiate which a person must pass in a convent, to probe his or her virtue and ability to bear the severities of the rule. (b ) The trial of a ministerial candidate's qualifications prior to his ordination, or to his settlement as a pastor. (c ) Moral trial; the state of man in the present life, in which he has the opportunity of proving his character, and becoming qualified for a happier state. No [view of human life ] seems so reasonable as that which regards it as a state of probation. Paley.

 

PROBATIONAL

PROBATIONAL Pro *ba "tion *al, a.

 

Defn: Probationary.

 

PROBATIONARY

PROBATIONARY Pro *ba "tion *a *ry a.

 

Defn: Of or pertaining to probation; serving for trial. To consider this life. .. as a probationary state. Paley.

 

PROBATIONER

PROBATIONER Pro *ba "tion *er, n.

 

1. One who is undergoing probation; one who is on trial; a novice. While yet a young probationer, And candidate of heaven. Dryden.

 

2. A student in divinity, who, having received certificates of good morals and qualifications from his university, is admitted to several trials by a presbytery, and, on acquitting himself well, is licensed to preach. [Scot. ]

 

PROBATIONERSHIP

PROBATIONERSHIP Pro *ba "tion *er *ship, n.

 

Defn: The state of being a probationer; novitiate. Locke.

 

PROBATIONSHIP

PROBATIONSHIP Pro *ba "tion *ship, n.

 

Defn: A state of probation.

 

PROBATIVE

Pro "ba *tive, a. Etym: [L. probativus: cf. F.probatif.]

 

Defn: Serving for trial or proof; probationary; as, probative judgments; probative evidence. South.

 

PROBATOR

Pro *ba "tor n. Etym: [L.]

 

1. An examiner; an approver. Maydman.

 

2. (O. Eng. Law )

 

Defn: One who, when indicted for crime, confessed it, and accused others, his accomplices, in order to obtain pardon; a state's evidence.

 

PROBATORY

Pro "ba *to *ry, a. Etym: [Cf. F. probatoire. ]

 

1. Serving for trial; probationary. Abp. Bramhall.

 

2. Pertaining to, or serving for, proof. Jer. Taylor. Probatory term (Law ), a time for taking testimony.

 

PROBE

Probe, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Probed; p. pr. & vb. n. Probing. ] Etym: [L. probare to try, examine. See Prove. ]

 

1. To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the body, with a probe.

 

2. Fig. : to search to the bottom; to scrutinize or examine thoroughly. Dryden. The growing disposition to probe the legality of all acts, of the crown. Hallam.

 

PROBE

PROBE Probe, n. (Surg.)

 

Defn: An instrument for examining the depth or other circumstances of a wound, ulcer, or cavity, or the direction of a sinus, of for exploring for bullets, for stones in the bladder, etc. Parr. Probe, or Probe-pointed, scissors (Surg.), scissors used to open wounds, the blade of which, to be thrust into the orifice, has a button at the end. Wiseman.

 

PROBEAGLE

PROBEAGLE Pro "bea `gle, n. (Zoöl.)

 

Defn: See Porbeagle.

 

PROBE-POINTED

PROBE-POINTED Probe "-point `ed, a. (Surg.)

 

Defn: Having a blunt or button-shaped extremity; -- said of cutting instruments.

 

PROBITY

Prob "i *ty, n. Etym: [F. probité, fr. L. probitas, fr. probus good, proper, honest. Cf. Prove. ]

 

Defn: Tried virtue or integrity; approved moral excellence; honesty; rectitude; uprightness. "Probity of mind. " Pope.

 

Syn. -- Probity, Integrity. Probity denotes unimpeachable honesty and virtue, shown especially by the performance of those obligations, called imperfect, which the laws of the state do not reach, and can not enforce. Integrity denotes a whole-hearted honesty, and especially that which excludes all injustice that might favor one's self. It has a peculiar reference to uprightness in mutual dealings, transfer of property, and the execution of trusts for others.

 

PROBLEM

Prob "lem, n. Etym: [F. problème, L. problema, fr. Gr. Parable. ]

 

1. A question proposed for solution; a matter stated for examination or proof; hence, a matter difficult of solution or settlement; a doubtful case; a question involving doubt. Bacon.

 

2. (Math. )

 

Defn: Anything which is required to be done; as, in geometry, to bisect a line, to draw a perpendicular; or, in algebra, to find an unknown quantity.

 

Note: Problem differs from theorem in this, that a problem is something to be done, as to bisect a triangle, to describe a circle, etc. ; a theorem is something to be proved, as that all the angles of a triangle are equal to two right angles. Plane problem (Geom.), a problem that can be solved by the use of the rule and compass. -- Solid problem (Geom.), a problem requiring in its geometric solution the use of a conic section or higher curve.

 

PROBLEMATIC; PROBLEMATICAL

Prob `lem *at "ic, Prob `lem *at "ic *al, a. Etym: [L. problematicus, Gr. problématique. ]

 

Defn: Having the nature of a problem; not shown in fact; questionable; uncertain; unsettled; doubtful. -- Prob `lem *at "ic *al *ly, adv. Diligent inquiries into remote and problematical guilt leave a gate wide open to. .. informers. Swift.

 

PROBLEMATIST

PROBLEMATIST Prob "lem *a *tist n.

 

Defn: One who proposes problems. [R.] Evelyn.

 

PROBLEMATIZE

PROBLEMATIZE Prob "lem *a *tize v. t.

 

Defn: To propose problems. [R.] "Hear him problematize. " B. Jonson.

 

PROBOSCIDATE

Pro *bos "ci *date, a. Etym: [See Proboscis. ] (Zoöl.)

 

Defn: Having a proboscis; proboscidial.

 

PROBOSCIDEA

Pro `bos *cid "e *a, n. pl. Etym: [NL. See Proboscis. ] (Zoöl.)

 

Defn: An order of large mammal

 

PROBOSCIDEAN

PROBOSCIDEAN Pro `bos *cid "e *an, a. (Zoöl.)

 

Defn: Proboscidian.

 

PROBOSCIDIAL

PROBOSCIDIAL Pro `bos *cid "i *al, a. (Zoöl.)

 

Defn: Proboscidate.

 

PROBOSCIDIAN

PROBOSCIDIAN Pro `bos *cid "i *an, a. (Zoöl.)

 

Defn: Pertaining to the Proboscidea. -- n.

 

Defn: One of the Proboscidea.

 

PROBOSCIDIFERA

Pro *bos `ci *dif "e *ra, n. pl. Etym: [NL. See Proboscis, and -ferous. ]

 

1. (Zoöl.)

 

Defn: An extensive division of pectinibranchiate gastropods, including those that have a long retractile proboscis, with the mouth at the end, as the cones, whelks, tritons, and cowries. See Illust. of Gastropoda, and of Winkle.

 

2. (Zoöl.)

 

Defn: A subdivision of the tænioglossate gastropods, including the fig-shells (Pyrula ), the helmet shells (Cassis ), the tritons, and allied genera.

 

PROBOSCIDIFORM

PROBOSCIDIFORM Pro `bos *cid "i *form a.

 

Defn: Having the form or uses of a proboscis; as, a proboscidiform mouth.

 

PROBOSCIS

Pro *bos "cis, n.; pl. Proboscides. Etym: [L. fr. Gr.

 

1. (Zoöl.)

 

Defn: A hollow organ or tube attached to the head, or connected with the mouth, of various animals, and generally used in taking food or drink; a snout; a trunk.

 

Note: The proboscis of an elephant is a flexible muscular elongation of the nose. The proboscis of insects is usually a chitinous tube formed by the modified maxillæ, or by the labium. See Illusts. of Hemiptera and Lepidoptera.

 

2. (Zoöl.)

 

Defn: By extension, applied to various tubelike mouth organs of the lower animals that can be everted or protruded.

 

Note: The proboscis of annelids and of mollusks is usually a portion of the pharynx that can be everted or protruded. That of nemerteans is a special long internal organ, not connected with the mouth, and not used in feeding, but capable of being protruded from a pore in the head. See Illust. in Appendix.

 

3. The nose. [Jocose ] Proboscis monkey. (Zoöl.) See Kahau.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

prob

prob |präb prɑb | noun informal problem: there's no prob. ORIGIN 1930s: abbreviation.

 

prob.

prob. abbreviation probable or probably. probate. problem.

 

probabilistic

prob a bi lis tic |ˌpräbəbəˈlistik ˌprɑbəbəˈlɪstɪk | adjective based on or adapted to a theory of probability; subject to or involving chance variation: the main approaches are either rule-based or probabilistic. DERIVATIVES prob a bi lism |ˈpräbəbəˌlizəm |noun

 

probability

prob a bil i ty |ˌpräbəˈbilətē ˌprɑbəˈbɪlədi | noun ( pl. probabilities ) the extent to which something is probable; the likelihood of something happening or being the case: the rain will make the probability of their arrival even greater. a probable or the most probable event: for a time, revolution was a strong probability | the probability is that it will be phased in over a number of years. Mathematics the extent to which an event is likely to occur, measured by the ratio of the favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible: the area under the curve represents probability | a probability of 0.5. PHRASES in all probability used to convey that something is very likely: he would in all probability make himself known. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin probabilitas, from probabilis provable, credible (see probable ).

 

probability density function

prob a bil i ty den si ty func tion noun Statistics a function of a continuous random variable, whose integral across an interval gives the probability that the value of the variable lies within the same interval.

 

probability distribution

prob a bil i ty dis tri bu tion noun Statistics a function of a discrete variable whose integral over any interval is the probability that the random variable specified by it will lie within that interval.

 

probability theory

prob a bil i ty the o ry noun the branch of mathematics that deals with quantities having random distributions.

 

probable

prob a ble |ˈpräbəbəl ˈprɑbəbəl | adjective [ often with clause ] likely to be the case or to happen: it is probable that the economic situation will deteriorate further | the probable consequences of his action. noun a person who is likely to become or do something, esp. one who is likely to be chosen for a team: Merson and Wright are probables. ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense worthy of belief ): via Old French from Latin probabilis, from probare to test, demonstrate.

 

probable cause

prob a ble cause noun Law reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge, etc. ).

 

probably

prob a bly |ˈpräbəblē, ˈpräblē ˈprɑbəbli | adverb [ sentence adverb ] almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell: she would probably never see him again | Would you recognize them? ” “Probably.

 

proband

pro band |ˈprōˌband, prōˈband ˈproʊˌbænd | noun a person serving as the starting point for the genetic study of a family (used esp. in medicine and psychiatry ). ORIGIN 1920s: from Latin probandus to be proved, gerundive of probare to test.

 

probang

pro bang |ˈprōˌbaNG ˈproʊˌbæŋ | noun Medicine a strip of flexible material with a sponge or tuft at the end, used to remove an object from or apply medication to the throat. ORIGIN mid 17th cent. (named provang by its inventor ): perhaps an alteration suggested by probe .

 

probate

pro bate |ˈprōˌbāt ˈproʊˌbeɪt | noun the official proving of a will: the will was in probate | [ as modifier ] : a probate court. a verified copy of a will with a certificate as handed to the executors. verb [ with obj. ] establish the validity of (a will ). ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin probatum something proved, neuter past participle of probare to test, prove.

 

probation

pro ba tion |prōˈbāSHən proʊˈbeɪʃən | noun Law the release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision: I went to court and was put on probation . the process or period of testing or observing the character or abilities of a person in a certain role, for example, a new employee: for an initial period of probation, your manager will closely monitor your progress. DERIVATIVES pro ba tion ar y |-ˌnerē |adjective ORIGIN late Middle English (denoting testing, investigation, or examination ): from Old French probacion, from Latin probatio (n- ), from probare to test, prove (see prove ). The legal use dates from the late 19th cent.

 

probationer

pro ba tion er |prōˈbāSHənər proʊˈbeɪʃ (ə )nər | noun a person who is serving a probationary or trial period in a job or position to which they are newly appointed. an offender on probation.

 

probation officer

pro ba tion of fi cer |proʊˈbeɪʃən ˈɔfəsər | noun a person appointed to supervise offenders who are on probation.

 

probative

pro ba tive |ˈprōbətiv ˈproʊbədɪv | adjective chiefly Law having the quality or function of proving or demonstrating something; affording proof or evidence: it places the probative burden on the defendant. ORIGIN late Middle English (describing something that serves as a test ): from Latin probativus, from probat- proved, from the verb probare (see prove ).

 

probe

probe |prōb proʊb | noun a blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body. a small device, esp. an electrode, used for measuring, testing, or obtaining information. a projecting device for engaging in a drogue, either on an aircraft for use in inflight refueling or on a spacecraft for use in docking with another craft. (also space probe ) an unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment. an investigation into a crime or other matter: a probe into the maritime industry by the FBI. verb [ with obj. ] physically explore or examine (something ) with the hands or an instrument: researchers probing the digestive glands of mollusks. [ no obj. ] seek to uncover information about someone or something: he began to probe into Donald's whereabouts | [ with obj. ] : police are probing another murder. DERIVATIVES prob er noun, prob ing ly adverb ORIGIN late Middle English (as a noun ): from late Latin proba proof (in medieval Latin examination ), from Latin probare to test. The verb dates from the mid 17th cent.

 

probenecid

pro ben e cid |prōˈbenəsid proʊˈbɛnəsəd | noun Medicine a synthetic compound that promotes increased excretion of uric acid and is used to treat gout. [Chem. formula C 13 H 19 NO 4 S. ] ORIGIN 1950s: from pro (pyl ) + ben (zoic ) + -e- + (a )cid .

 

probiotic

pro bi ot ic |ˌprōbīˈätik ˌprəʊbaɪˈɑtɪk | adjective denoting a substance that stimulates the growth of microorganisms, esp. those with beneficial properties (such as those of the intestinal flora ). noun a probiotic substance or preparation. a microorganism introduced into the body for its beneficial qualities.

 

probit

prob it |ˈpräbit ˈprɑbət | noun Statistics a unit of probability based on deviation from the mean of a standard distribution. ORIGIN 1930s: from prob (ability un )it .

 

probity

pro bi ty |ˈprōbitē ˈproʊbədi | noun formal the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency: financial probity. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin probitas, from probus good.

 

problem

prob lem |ˈpräbləm ˈprɑbləm | noun 1 a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome: mental health problems | [ as modifier ] : city planners consider it a problem district. a thing that is difficult to achieve or accomplish: motivation of staff can also be a problem. 2 Physics & Mathematics an inquiry starting from given conditions to investigate or demonstrate a fact, result, or law. Geometry a proposition in which something has to be constructed. Compare with theorem. (in various games, esp. chess ) an arrangement of pieces in which the solver has to achieve a specified result. PHRASES have a problem with disagree with or have an objection to: I have no problem with shopping on Sundays. no problem used to express one's agreement or acquiescence: Can you help? ” “No problem. that's your (or his, or her, etc. ) problem (said with emphatic stress on pronoun ) used to express one's lack of interest in or sympathy with the problems or misfortunes of another person: he'd made a mistake but that was his problem. ORIGIN late Middle English (originally denoting a riddle or a question for academic discussion ): from Old French probleme, via Latin from Greek problēma, from proballein put forth, from pro before + ballein to throw.

 

problematic

prob lem at ic |ˌpräbləˈmatik ˈˌprɑbləˈmædɪk | adjective constituting or presenting a problem or difficulty: the situation was problematic for teachers. doubtful or questionable. noun a thing that constitutes a problem or difficulty: the problematics of artificial intelligence. DERIVATIVES prob lem at i cal adjective, prob lem at i cal ly |-ik (ə )lē |adverb ORIGIN early 17th cent.: via French from late Latin problematicus, from Greek problēmatikos, from problēma (see problem ).

 

problematize

prob lem a tize |ˈpräbləməˌtīz ˈprɑbləməˌtaɪz | verb [ with obj. ] make into or regard as a problem requiring a solution: he problematized the concept of history. DERIVATIVES prob lem a ti za tion |ˌpräbləmətəˈzāSHən, -ˌmatə - |noun

 

problem child

prob |lem child noun a child with behavioural or other difficulties.

 

Proboscidea

Pro bos cid e a |ˌprōbəˈsidēə, prəˌbäsˈidēə ˌproʊbəˈsɪdiə |Zoology an order of large mammals that comprises the elephants and their extinct relatives. They are distinguished by the possession of a trunk and tusks. ORIGIN modern Latin (plural ), from proboscis .

 

proboscidean

pro bos cid e an |ˌprōbəˈsidēən, prəˌbäsəˈdēən ˌproʊbəˈsɪdiən |(also proboscidian ) Zoology noun a mammal of the order Proboscidea, which comprises the elephants and their extinct relatives. adjective relating to or denoting proboscideans.

 

proboscis

pro bos cis |prəˈbäsəs, -ˈbäskəs prəˈbɑːskɪs proʊˈbɑsəs | noun ( pl. proboscises, proboscides |-ˈbäsəˌdēz |, or probosces |-ˈbäsēz | ) the nose of a mammal, esp. when it is long and mobile, such as the trunk of an elephant or the snout of a tapir. Entomology (in many insects ) an elongated sucking mouthpart that is typically tubular and flexible. Zoology (in some worms ) an extensible tubular sucking organ. ORIGIN early 17th cent.: via Latin from Greek proboskis means of obtaining food, from pro before + boskein (cause to ) feed.

 

proboscis monkey

pro bos cis mon key noun a leaf-eating monkey native to the forests of Borneo, the male of which is twice the weight of the female and has a large pendulous nose. [Nasalis larvatus, family Cercopithecidae. ]

 

Oxford Dictionary

prob

prob |prɒb | noun informal a problem: there's no prob. ORIGIN 1930s: abbreviation.

 

probabilistic

prob |abil |is ¦tic |ˌprɒbəbɪˈlɪstɪk | adjective based on or adapted to a theory of probability; subject to or involving chance variation: the main approaches are either rule-based or probabilistic. DERIVATIVES probabilistically adverb

 

probability

prob |abil ¦ity |prɒbəˈbɪlɪti | noun ( pl. probabilities ) [ mass noun ] the quality or state of being probable; the extent to which something is likely to happen or be the case: the rain will make the probability of a postponement even greater. [ count noun ] a probable or the most probable event: for a time revolution was a strong probability. Mathematics the extent to which an event is likely to occur, measured by the ratio of the favourable cases to the whole number of cases possible: the area under the curve represents probability | [ count noun ] : a probability of 0.5. PHRASES in all probability used to convey that something is very likely: he would in all probability make himself known. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin probabilitas, from probabilis provable, credible (see probable ).

 

probability density function

prob |abil ¦ity dens |ity func |tion noun Statistics a function of a continuous random variable, whose integral across an interval gives the probability that the value of the variable lies within the same interval.

 

probability distribution

prob |abil ¦ity dis ¦tri |bu ¦tion noun Statistics a function of a discrete variable whose integral over any interval is the probability that the variate specified by it will lie within that interval.

 

probability theory

prob |abil ¦ity the ¦ory noun [ mass noun ] the branch of mathematics that deals with quantities having random distributions.

 

probable

prob |able |ˈprɒbəb (ə )l | adjective [ often with clause ] likely to happen or be the case: it is probable that the economic situation will deteriorate further | the probable consequences of his action. noun Brit. a person who is likely to become or do something, especially one who is likely to be chosen for a team: Merson and Wright are probables. ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense worthy of belief ): via Old French from Latin probabilis, from probare to test, demonstrate .

 

probable cause

prob |able cause noun [ mass noun ] Law, chiefly N. Amer. reasonable grounds to believe that a particular person has committed a crime, especially to justify making a search or preferring a charge.

 

probably

prob |ably |ˈprɒbəbli | adverb [ sentence adverb ] almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell: she would probably never see him again | ‘A bomb, do you think? ’ ‘Probably..

 

proband

proband |ˈprəʊbənd | noun Medicine & Genetics a person serving as the starting point for the genetic study of a family. ORIGIN 1920s: from Latin probandus to be proved , gerundive of probare to test .

 

probang

probang |ˈprəʊbaŋ | noun Medicine 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. ORIGIN mid 17th cent. (named provang by its inventor ): perhaps an alteration suggested by probe .

 

probate

pro |bate |ˈprəʊbeɪt | noun [ mass noun ] the official proving of a will: the house has been valued for probate. [ count noun ] a verified copy of a will with a certificate as handed to the executors. verb [ with obj. ] N. Amer. establish the validity of (a will ). ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin probatum something proved , neuter past participle of probare to test, prove .

 

probation

pro |ba ¦tion |prəˈbeɪʃ (ə )n | noun [ mass noun ] Law the release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behaviour under supervision: I went to court and was put on probation . a process of testing or observing the character or abilities of a person who is new to a role or job: for an initial period of probation your manager will closely monitor your progress. DERIVATIVES probational adjective, probationary adjective ORIGIN late Middle English (denoting testing or investigation ): from Old French probacion, from Latin probatio (n- ), from probare to test, prove (see prove ). The legal use dates from the late 19th cent.

 

probationer

pro |ba ¦tion ¦er |prəˈbeɪʃ (ə )nə | noun 1 a person who is serving a probationary or trial period in a job or position to which they are newly appointed. 2 an offender on probation.

 

probation officer

pro |ba ¦tion of ¦fi |cer noun a person appointed to supervise offenders who are on probation.

 

probative

probative |ˈprəʊbətɪv | adjective chiefly Law having the quality or function of proving or demonstrating something; affording proof or evidence: it places the probative burden on the defendant. ORIGIN late Middle English (describing something that serves as a test ): from Latin probativus, from probat- proved , from the verb probare (see prove ).

 

probe

probe |prəʊb | noun 1 a blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body. a small device, especially an electrode, used for measuring, testing, or obtaining information. 2 a thorough investigation into a crime or other matter: a probe into city hall corruption. 3 (also space probe ) an unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment. 4 a projecting device for engaging in a drogue, either on an aircraft for use in in-flight refuelling or on a spacecraft for use in docking with another craft. verb [ with obj. ] explore or examine (something ), especially with the hands or an instrument: hands probed his body from top to bottom. [ no obj. ] enquire into someone or something closely: what right had he to probe into her personal life? | (as adj. probing ) : his dark probing eyes | [ with obj. ] : police are probing a nightwatchman's murder. DERIVATIVES probeable adjective, prober noun, probingly adverb ORIGIN late Middle English (as a noun ): from late Latin proba proof (in medieval Latin examination ), from Latin probare to test . The verb dates from the mid 17th cent.

 

probenecid

probenecid |prəʊˈbɛnɪsɪd | noun [ mass noun ] Medicine a synthetic sulphur-containing compound which promotes increased excretion of uric acid and is used to treat gout. ORIGIN 1950s: from pro (pyl ) + ben (zoic ) + -e- + (a )cid .

 

probiotic

probiotic |ˌprəʊbʌɪˈɒtɪk | adjective denoting a substance which stimulates the growth of microorganisms, especially those with beneficial properties (such as those of the intestinal flora ). noun a probiotic substance or preparation. a microorganism introduced into the body for its beneficial qualities.

 

probit

probit |ˈprɒbɪt | noun Statistics a unit of probability based on deviation from the mean of a standard distribution. ORIGIN 1930s: from prob (ability un )it .

 

probity

probity |ˈprəʊbɪti, ˈprɒb -| noun [ mass noun ] formal the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency: financial probity. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin probitas, from probus good .

 

problem

prob |lem |ˈprɒbləm | noun 1 a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome: they have financial problems | the problem of ageism in Hollywood. a thing that is difficult to achieve: motivation of staff can also be a problem. 2 Physics & Mathematics an inquiry starting from given conditions to investigate or demonstrate a fact, result, or law. Geometry a proposition in which something has to be constructed. Compare with theorem. (in chess ) an arrangement of pieces in which the solver has to achieve a specified result. PHRASES have a problem with disagree with or have an objection to: I have no problem with shopping on Sundays. no problem used to express one's agreement or acquiescence: Can you come over here right away? ’ ‘No problem.. that's your (or his, her, etc. ) problem used to express one's lack of interest in or sympathy with another person's problems: he'd made a mistake but that was his problem. ORIGIN late Middle English (originally denoting a riddle or a question for academic discussion ): from Old French probleme, via Latin from Greek problēma, from proballein put forth , from pro before + ballein to throw .

 

problematic

prob ¦lem |at ¦ic |prɒbləˈmatɪk | adjective constituting or presenting a problem: the situation was problematic for teachers. noun a thing that constitutes a problem: the problematics of artificial intelligence. DERIVATIVES problematical adjective, problematically adverb ORIGIN early 17th cent.: via French from late Latin problematicus, from Greek problēmatikos, from problēma (see problem ).

 

problematize

problematize |ˈprɒbləmətʌɪz |(also problematise ) verb [ with obj. ] make into or regard as a problem requiring a solution: he problematized the concept of history. DERIVATIVES problematization |-ˈzeɪʃ (ə )n |noun

 

problem child

prob |lem child noun a child with behavioural or other difficulties.

 

Proboscidea

Proboscidea |ˌprɒbəˈsɪdɪə | plural noun Zoology an order of large mammals that comprises the elephants and their extinct relatives. They are distinguished by the possession of a trunk and tusks. ORIGIN modern Latin (plural ), from proboscis .

 

proboscidean

proboscidean |ˌprɒbəˈsɪdɪən |(also proboscidian ) Zoology noun a mammal of the order Proboscidea, which comprises the elephants and their extinct relatives. adjective relating to or denoting proboscideans.

 

proboscis

proboscis |prəˈbɒsɪs | noun ( pl. probosces |-siːz |, proboscides |-sɪdiːz |, or proboscises ) the nose of a mammal, especially when it is long and mobile such as the trunk of an elephant or the snout of a tapir. Entomology (in many insects ) an elongated sucking mouthpart that is typically tubular and flexible. Zoology (in some worms ) an extensible tubular sucking organ. ORIGIN early 17th cent.: via Latin from Greek proboskis means of obtaining food , from pro before + boskein (cause to ) feed .

 

proboscis monkey

pro ¦bos |cis mon ¦key noun a leaf-eating monkey native to the forests of Borneo, the male of which is twice the weight of the female and has a large pendulous nose. Nasalis larvatus, family Cercopithecidae.

 

proboscis worm

pro ¦bos |cis worm noun another term for ribbon worm.

 

American Oxford Thesaurus

probability

probability noun 1 the probability of winning: likelihood, prospect, expectation, chance, chances, odds. 2 relegation is a distinct probability this season: probable event, prospect, possibility, good /fair /reasonable bet.

 

probable

probable adjective a recurrence of the symptoms is probable: likely, most likely, odds-on, expected, anticipated, predictable, foreseeable, ten to one; informal in the cards, a good /fair /reasonable bet. ANTONYMS unlikely.

 

probably

probably adverb I knew I would probably never see her again: in all likelihood, in all probability, as likely as not, (very /most ) likely, ten to one, the chances are, doubtless, no doubt; archaic like enough.

 

probation

probation noun during your probation it is imperative that you miss no scheduled meetings: trial period, test period, experimental period, trial. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD See novice . These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.

 

probe

probe noun a probe into the air crash: investigation, inquiry, examination, inquest, exploration, study, analysis. verb 1 alien hands probed his body: examine, feel, feel around, explore, prod, poke, check. 2 police probed the tragedy: investigate, inquire into, look into, study, examine, scrutinize, go into, carry out an inquest into.

 

probity

probity noun the committee feels that he has demonstrated little probity in this matter: integrity, honesty, uprightness, decency, morality, rectitude, goodness, virtue, right-mindedness, trustworthiness, truthfulness, honor. ANTONYMS untrustworthiness.

 

problem

problem noun 1 they ran into a problem: difficulty, trouble, worry, complication, difficult situation; snag, hitch, drawback, stumbling block, obstacle, hurdle, hiccup, setback, catch; predicament, plight; misfortune, mishap, misadventure; dilemma, quandary; informal headache, nightmare. 2 I don't want to be a problem: nuisance, bother, pest, irritant, thorn in one's side /flesh, vexation; informal drag, pain, pain in the neck. 3 mathematical problems: puzzle, question, poser, enigma, riddle, conundrum; informal teaser, brainteaser. adjective a problem child: troublesome, difficult, unmanageable, unruly, disobedient, uncontrollable, recalcitrant, delinquent. ANTONYMS well-behaved, manageable.

 

problematic

problematic adjective the pest control in this building has gotten very problematic: difficult, hard, taxing, troublesome, tricky, awkward, controversial, ticklish, complicated, complex, knotty, thorny, prickly, vexed; informal sticky. ANTONYMS easy, simple, straightforward.

 

problematize

problematize verb WORD NOTE problematize The blame for this awful neologism lies with academia, where the word serves no apparent purpose except to demonstrate one's mastery of obscurantist jargon. Some random titles from the Internet: "Problematizing Formalism: A Double-Cross of the Genre Boundaries "; "Problematizing reifications and naturalizations out of focus. .. "; "Problematizing Said's Exilic Category. " Equally horrible is the related noun, "the problematic. " Then there's "to privilege " (q.v.). Corporate as well as academic culture bears a share of responsibility for this verb-ification of nouns, such as "to incentivize, " or worse —"to incent " (meaning, I guess, to provide motivation for ), along with "to prioritize, " "to reference, " and "to impact. " Some of these words have actually made it into the New Oxford American Dictionary, but that's no excuse for using them. JS Conversational, opinionated, and idiomatic, these Word Notes are an opportunity to see a working writer's perspective on a particular word or usage.

 

Oxford Thesaurus

probability

probability noun 1 the probability of higher mortgage rates: likelihood, likeliness, prospect, expectation, chance, chances, odds, possibility. 2 relegation back to the Second Division looks like a distinct probability: probable event, prospect, possibility, good /fair /reasonable bet.

 

probable

probable adjective it is probable that the economic situation will deteriorate further: likely, most likely, odds-on, expected, to be expected, anticipated, predictable, foreseeable, ten to one, presumed, potential, credible, quite possible, possible, feasible; informal on the cards, a good /fair /reasonable bet. ANTONYMS improbable, unlikely.

 

probably

probably adverb I knew I would probably never see her again: in all likelihood, in all probability, as likely as not, very likely, most likely, likely, as like as not, ten to one, the chances are, doubtless, no doubt, all things considered, taking all things into consideration, all things being equal, possibly, perhaps, maybe, it may be, presumably, on the face of it, apparently; archaic like enough, belike.

 

probation

probation noun clerks were only paid a proper salary after the first three years of probation: trial period, test period, experimental period, trial; apprenticeship, traineeship, training, novitiate.

 

probationer

probationer noun trainee, novice, apprentice, inexperienced worker, new recruit, learner, beginner, tyro, neophyte; informal rookie, greenhorn; N. Amer. informal probie.

 

probe

probe noun a probe into alleged financial irregularities at the club: investigation, enquiry, enquiry, examination, scrutiny, inquest, exploration, study, research, analysis, scrutinization. verb 1 hands probed his body from top to bottom: examine, feel, feel around, explore, prod, poke, check. 2 a lengthy public enquiry probed the cause of the disaster: investigate, conduct an investigation into, enquire /enquire into, look into, study, conduct an enquiry /enquiry into, examine, scrutinize, go into, carry out an inquest into, research, analyse, dissect, search into, delve into, dig into; sound, plumb.

 

probity

probity noun the chancellor exuded competence and fiscal probity: integrity, honesty, uprightness, decency, morality, rectitude, goodness, virtue, right-mindedness, trustworthiness, truthfulness, honour, honourableness, justice, fairness, equity; principles, ethics. ANTONYMS untrustworthiness.

 

problem

problem noun 1 he's been under increasing stress due to business and personal problems | they ran into a problem: difficulty, trouble, worry, complication, difficult situation, mess, muddle, mix-up; snag, hitch, drawback, stumbling block, obstacle, hurdle, hiccup, setback, catch; catch-22, vexed question, quandary, the rub; predicament, plight, can of worms, hornets' nest, Gordian knot; misfortune, mishap, misadventure; informal dilemma, headache, prob, hassle, pickle, fix, tight spot, fly in the ointment, how-do-you-do, job, gremlin, facer; N. Amer. informal katzenjammer; rare nodus. 2 ‘I don't want to be a problem,Lucy said: nuisance, source of difficulty, bother, pest, source of trouble, irritant, thorn in one's side /flesh, vexation; informal drag, pain, pain in the neck; vulgar slang pain in the arse. 3 arithmetical problems: puzzle, question, poser, enigma, riddle, conundrum; informal teaser, brain-teaser. adjective a problem child: troublesome, difficult, unmanageable, unruly, disobedient, uncontrollable, ungovernable, intractable, recalcitrant, intransigent, refractory; delinquent, maladjusted, disturbed. ANTONYMS well behaved, manageable.

 

problematic

problematic adjective the piece is among the most problematic of all his major works: difficult, hard, problematical, taxing, troublesome, tricky, awkward, controversial, ticklish, complicated, complex, knotty, thorny, prickly, involved, intricate, vexed; paradoxical, puzzling, baffling, perplexing; informal sticky; Brit. informal dodgy. ANTONYMS easy, simple, straightforward.

 

Duden Dictionary

probabel

pro ba bel Adjektiv Philosophie |prob a bel |lateinisch wahrscheinlich, glaubwürdig; billigenswert

 

Probabilismus

Pro ba bi lis mus Substantiv, maskulin , der |Probabil i smus |1 Philosophie Auffassung, dass es in Wissenschaft und Philosophie keine absoluten Wahrheiten, sondern nur Wahrscheinlichkeiten gibt 2 katholische Moraltheologie Lehre, dass in Zweifelsfällen gegen das moralische Gesetz gehandelt werden kann, wenn glaubwürdige Gewissensgründe dafür sprechen

 

probabilistisch

pro ba bi lis tisch Adjektiv Fachsprache |probabil i stisch |die Wahrscheinlichkeit berücksichtigend; den Probabilismus betreffend, darauf beruhend

 

Probabilität

Pro ba bi li tät Substantiv, feminin Philosophie , die |Probabilit ä t |lateinisch probabilitas Wahrscheinlichkeit

 

Proband

Pro band Substantiv, maskulin , der |Prob a nd |der Proband; Genitiv: des Probanden, Plural: die Probanden lateinisch probandus = ein zu Untersuchender, Gerundivum von: probare, probieren ; -and 1 Fachsprache Versuchs-, Testperson 2 Genealogie jemand, für den zu erbbiologischen Forschungen innerhalb eines größeren verwandtschaftlichen Personenkreises eine Ahnentafel aufgestellt wird 3 Rechtssprache Verurteilter, dessen Strafe zur Bewährung ausgesetzt ist und der von einem Bewährungshelfer betreut wird

 

Probandin

Pro ban din Substantiv, feminin , die |Prob a ndin |die Probandin; Genitiv: der Probandin, Plural: die Probandinnen weibliche Form zu Proband

 

probat

pro bat Adjektiv |prob a t |lateinisch probatus, adjektivisches 2. Partizip von: probare, probieren a erprobt, bewährt ein probates Mittel b [aufgrund von Erfahrungen ] richtig, geeignet, tauglich wenig probate Maßnahmen

 

probatorisch

pro ba to risch Adjektiv Medizin |probat o risch |lateinisch zur Klärung einer Diagnose versuchsweise durchgeführt oder angewandt

 

Pröbchen

Pröb chen Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Pr ö bchen |Verkleinerungsform zu Probe

 

Probe

Pro be Substantiv, feminin , die |Pr o be |die Probe; Genitiv: der Probe, Plural: die Proben spätmittelhochdeutsch prōbe < mittellateinisch proba = Prüfung, Untersuchung, zu lateinisch probare, probieren 1 Versuch, durch den Fähigkeiten, Eigenschaften o. Ä. einer Person oder Sache festgestellt werden etwas einer Probe unterziehen etwas Probe fahren etwas probehalber fahren er hat das Auto Probe gefahren Probe fahren eine Probefahrt machen gestern bin ich [mit dem Wagen ] Probe gefahren Probe laufen probehalber laufen Probe schreiben probehalber, um das Können zu zeigen, auf einem Computer schreiben Probe singen seltener vorsingen 2 sie hat schon bei einigen Dirigenten Probe gesungen Probe turnen vor einem Wettkampf probehalber turnen die Probe aufs Exempel machen etwas durch Ausprobieren am praktischen Fall auf seine Richtigkeit prüfen auf Probe versuchsweise, um die Eignung festzustellen jemanden auf die Probe stellen jemandes Charakterfestigkeit, Ehrlichkeit prüfen durch Herbeiführung einer Situation, in der eine Entscheidung gefällt werden muss etwas auf die Probe /auf eine harte Probe stellen etwas sehr stark beanspruchen, übermäßig strapazieren jemandes Geduld wurde auf die Probe gestellt 2 kleine Menge, Teil von etwas, woraus die Beschaffenheit des Ganzen zu erkennen ist eine Probe Serum | hier ist eine Probe seiner Handschrift | figurativ eine Probe seines Könnens geben 3 einer Aufführung beim Theater, den Aufnahmen beim Film usw. vorangehende vorbereitende Arbeit (besonders der Künstlerinnen und Künstler ) eine lange Probe | die Proben für die Uraufführung haben begonnen | die Probe klappte nicht | eine Probe abbrechen | der Probe beiwohnen

 

Probeabstimmung

Pro be ab stim mung Substantiv, feminin besonders Politik , die |Pr o beabstimmung |probeweise durchgeführte Abstimmung vor der eigentlichen Abstimmung, durch die das wahrscheinliche Verhalten der Abstimmenden sichtbar werden soll

 

Probeabzug

Pro be ab zug Substantiv, maskulin , der |Pr o beabzug |1 Druckwesen zur Kontrolle, als Muster dienender erster Abzug 2b 2 Fotografie probehalber hergestellter Abzug 2a

 

Probealarm

Pro be alarm Substantiv, maskulin , der |Pr o bealarm |probeweise gegebener Alarm

 

Probearbeit

Pro be ar beit Substantiv, feminin , die |Pr o bearbeit |a von jemandem als Probe seines Könnens vorgelegte Arbeit b Arbeit zur Probe, Übungsarbeit

 

Probeaufnahme

Pro be auf nah me Substantiv, feminin , die |Pr o beaufnahme |1 das Aufnehmen (auf Film, Band o. Ä.) zur Probe sie muss zu Probeaufnahmen ins Studio 2 das probehalber Aufgenommene

 

Probebelastung

Pro be be las tung Substantiv, feminin Technik , die |Pr o bebelastung |Belastung (eines Bauteils ) zur Erprobung

 

Probebetrieb

Pro be be trieb Substantiv, maskulin Technik , der |Pr o bebetrieb | vgl. Probelauf 1

 

Probebohrung

Pro be boh rung Substantiv, feminin Technik , die |Pr o bebohrung |probehalber durchgeführte Bohrung

 

Probebühne

Pro be büh ne Substantiv, feminin , die |Pr o bebühne | Bühne 1a besonders für Theaterproben

 

Probedruck

Pro be druck Substantiv, maskulin Druckwesen , der |Pr o bedruck |der Probedruck < Plural: -e > zur Kontrolle, als Muster dienender erster Abdruck 1 ; Andruck 1

 

Probeexemplar

Pro be ex em p lar , Pro be exem plar Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Pr o beexemplar | Musterexemplar 1

 

Probeexzision

Pro be ex zi si on Substantiv, feminin Medizin , die |Pr o beexzision |Exzision zur mikrobiologischen o. ä. Untersuchung

 

Probefahrt

Pro be fahrt Substantiv, feminin , die |Pr o befahrt |Fahrt zur Erprobung eines Fahrzeugs, einer Anlage o. Ä.

 

Probeflug

Pro be flug Substantiv, maskulin , der |Pr o beflug |a erster Flug einer Pilotin, eines Piloten 1a b vgl. Probefahrt

 

Probeführerschein

Pro be füh rer schein Substantiv, maskulin österreichisch , der |Pr o beführerschein |Führerschein, den Anfänger zunächst für eine [zweijährige ] Probezeit erwerben

 

Probegalopp

Pro be ga lopp Substantiv, maskulin Reiten , der |Pr o begalopp |Galopp vor dem Start zu einem Rennen, der dem Publikum die Möglichkeit bietet, die Pferde zu begutachten

 

probehalber

pro be hal ber Adverb |pr o behalber |um eine Probe zu machen; zur Probe

 

Probejahr

Pro be jahr Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Pr o bejahr |ein Jahr dauernde Probezeit

 

Probelauf

Pro be lauf Substantiv, maskulin , der |Pr o belauf |1 Technik erstes Laufen einer Maschine oder einer technischen Anlage zur Erprobung ihrer Funktionen und Leistungsfähigkeit 2 a Leichtathletik Lauf, der der Erprobung, dem Kennenlernen einer Aschenbahn, einer Rennstrecke o. Ä. dient b Leichtathletik Lauf, bei dem die Leistungsfähigkeit eines Läufers, einer Läuferin geprüft wird

 

Probelehrer

Pro be leh rer Substantiv, maskulin österreichisch , der |Pr o belehrer |für den Unterricht an höheren Schulen ausgebildeter Lehrer, der an einem Gymnasium ein praktisches Jahr absolviert

 

Probelehrerin

Pro be leh re rin Substantiv, feminin , die |Pr o belehrerin |weibliche Form zu Probelehrer

 

pröbeln

prö beln schwaches Verb schweizerisch |pr ö beln |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « allerlei [erfolglose ] Versuche anstellen

 

proben

pro ben schwaches Verb |pr o ben |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « mittelhochdeutsch (mitteldeutsch ) prōben < lateinisch probare, probieren a für die Aufführung, Darbietung einstudieren eine Szene proben b für eine Aufführung üben das Ensemble probt [für diese Inszenierung ]

 

Probenahme

Pro be nah me Substantiv, feminin Fachsprache , die Probennahme |Pr o benahme |Entnahme einer Probe eine Probenahme in größerer Bodentiefe

 

Probenarbeit

Pro ben ar beit Substantiv, feminin , die |Pr o benarbeit |Gesamtheit der Arbeiten im Rahmen der Proben für eine Theateraufführung

 

Probenentnahme

Pro ben ent nah me Substantiv, feminin , die |Pr o benentnahme |

 

Probennahme

Pro ben nah me Substantiv, feminin Fachsprache , die Probenahme |Pr o bennahme |die Probennahme; Genitiv: der Probennahme, Plural: die Probennahmen Entnahme einer Probe

 

Probenraum

Pro ben raum Substantiv, maskulin , der Proberaum |Pr o benraum |Raum, der für Proben 3 genutzt wird

 

Probenummer

Pro be num mer Substantiv, feminin , die |Pr o benummer |

 

Probephase

Pro be pha se Substantiv, feminin , die |Pr o bephase |1 Phase, in der etwas erprobt wird 2 Probezeit 1

 

Proberaum

Pro be raum Substantiv, maskulin , der Probenraum |Pr o beraum |Raum, der für Proben 3 genutzt wird

 

Proberöhrchen

Pro be röhr chen Substantiv, Neutrum österreichisch , das |Pr o beröhrchen |Reagenzglas

 

Probeschuss

Pro be schuss Substantiv, maskulin , der |Pr o beschuss |probehalber abgefeuerter Schuss

 

Probeseite

Pro be sei te Substantiv, feminin Druckwesen , die |Pr o beseite |

 

Probesendung

Pro be sen dung Substantiv, feminin , die |Pr o besendung |Sendung von Warenproben

 

Probespiel

Pro be spiel Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Pr o bespiel |1 Sport Spiel zur Erprobung der Leistungsfähigkeit einer Mannschaft 2 Vorspiel 4 zwecks Aufnahme in ein Orchester

 

Probestück

Pro be stück Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Pr o bestück |

 

Probetraining

Pro be trai ning Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Pr o betraining |1 Training, das dem Kennenlernen einer Sportart, eines Sportvereins, Sportstudios o. Ä. dient 2 Training, in dem die Leistungsfähigkeit, Fitness o. Ä. eines Sportlers überprüft werden

 

probeweise

pro be wei se Adverb |pr o beweise |auf, zur Probe den Motor probeweise laufen lassen | jemanden probeweise einstellen | mit Verbalsubstantiven auch attributiv die probeweise Einführung der Gleitzeit

 

Probezeit

Pro be zeit Substantiv, feminin , die |Pr o bezeit |1 befristete Zeit, in der jemand seine Befähigung, seine Eignung für eine Arbeit o. Ä. nachweisen soll 2 schweizerische Rechtssprache Bewährungsfrist

 

probieren

pro bie ren schwaches Verb |prob ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « mittelhochdeutsch probieren < lateinisch probare = beurteilen; billigen 1 versuchen, ob etwas möglich, durchführbar ist lasst mich mal probieren , das Feuer anzuzünden Probieren geht über Studieren 2 auf seine Eignung prüfen, ausprobieren ein neues Medikament probieren 3 durch eine Kostprobe den Geschmack von etwas prüfen, bevor man mehr davon isst oder trinkt warum willst du die Suppe nicht wenigstens probieren ?4 proben eine Szene probieren

 

Probierer

Pro bie rer Substantiv, maskulin , der |Prob ie rer |Prüfer im Bergbau, Hüttenwerk oder in der Edelmetallindustrie, der nach bestimmten Verfahren schnell Zusammensetzungen feststellen kann

 

Probiererin

Pro bie re rin Substantiv, feminin , die |Prob ie rerin |weibliche Form zu Probierer

 

Probierglas

Pro bier glas Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Prob ie rglas |das Probierglas < Plural: Probiergläser > 1 kleines Glas 2a , mit dem eine geringe Menge eines Getränks probiert 3 werden kann 2 Reagenzglas

 

Probierkunst

Pro bier kunst Substantiv, feminin Fachsprache , die |Prob ie rkunst |ohne Plural Gesamtheit aller Verfahren, durch die der Gehalt von Edelmetallen in Erzen und Erzeugnissen aus Erzen bestimmt wird

 

Probierstube

Pro bier stu be Substantiv, feminin , die |Prob ie rstube |kleiner, als Lokal eingerichteter Raum, in dem Getränke, besonders Wein, [vor einem Kauf ] probiert 3 werden können

 

Probiont

Pro bi ont Substantiv, maskulin , der |Probi o nt |der Probiont; Genitiv: des Probionten, Plural: die Probionten meist im Plural griechisch-neulateinisch primitiver Vorläufer höherer Lebensformen

 

Probiotikum

Pro bio ti kum Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Probi o tikum |das Probiotikum; Genitiv: des Probiotikums, Plural: die Probiotika nach englisch probiotic, gebildet als Gegensatz zu antibiotic = Antibiotikum Milchsäurebakterien enthaltende Substanz, die Lebensmitteln zugesetzt wird und deren Verzehr die Darmflora stärken oder verbessern soll

 

probiotisch

pro bio tisch Adjektiv |probi o tisch |zu Probiotikum mit Milchsäurebakterien versehen, die den Aufbau der Darmflora verbessern sollen probiotische Lebensmittel

 

Problem

Pro b lem , Pro blem Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Probl e m |das Problem; Genitiv: des Problems, Plural: die Probleme lateinisch problema < griechisch próblēma = das Vorgelegte; die gestellte (wissenschaftliche ) Aufgabe, Streitfrage, zu: probállein (Aoriststamm problē -) = vorwerfen, hinwerfen; aufwerfen 1 schwer zu lösende Aufgabe; nicht entschiedene Frage die Probleme der Menschheit | soziale Probleme | ein Problem lösen | etwas wird zum Problem Probleme wälzen grübeln, sich Gedanken machen [nicht ] jemandes Problem sein [nicht ] jemandes Aufgabe sein, sich mit etwas auseinanderzusetzen 2 etwas, was Ärger, Unannehmlichkeiten bereitet die Probleme wachsen mir über den Kopf | das ist kein Problem für mich | kein Problem !das lässt sich leicht machen | sie hat Probleme mit ihrer Haut | mit deinem Problem musst du allein fertigwerden

 

Problem-

Pro b lem- Präfix |Probl e m- |drückt in Bildungen mit Substantiven aus, dass jemand oder etwas Probleme aufwirft, Schwierigkeiten bereitet Problembranche, Problemgebiet

 

Problemabfall

Pro b lem ab fall Substantiv, maskulin , der |Probl e mabfall | vgl. Problemmüll

 

Problematik

Pro b le ma tik, Pro ble ma tik Substantiv, feminin , die |Problem a tik österreichisch auch …ˈmat …|die Problematik; Genitiv: der Problematik, Plural: die Problematiken aus einer Aufgabe, Frage, Situation sich ergebende Schwierigkeit; Gesamtheit aller Probleme, die sich auf einen Sachverhalt beziehen eine Problematik umreißen, auf eine Problematik hinweisen | sich mit den grundlegenden Problematiken beschäftigen

 

problematisch

pro b le ma tisch , pro ble ma tisch Adjektiv |problem a tisch österreichisch auch …ˈmat …|spätlateinisch problematicus < griechisch problēmatikós 1 schwierig, voller Probleme er ist ein problematischer Mensch | das Kind ist problematisch (ist schwer zu erziehen )2 fraglich, zweifelhaft

 

problematisieren

pro b le ma ti sie ren , pro ble ma ti sie ren schwaches Verb bildungssprachlich |problematis ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « die Problematik von etwas aufzeigen, darlegen, diskutieren, etwas zu einem [wissenschaftlichen ] Problem erheben

 

problembeladen

pro b lem be la den Adjektiv |probl e mbeladen |auf bedrückende Weise mit Problemen 2 , inneren oder äußeren Schwierigkeiten behaftet problembeladene Jugendliche

 

Problembereich

Pro b lem be reich , Pro blem be reich Substantiv, maskulin oder Substantiv, Neutrum , der oder das |Probl e mbereich |problematischer Bereich die großen Problembereiche Arbeitslosigkeit, Atomkraft, sexueller Missbrauch

 

Problembewusstsein

Pro b lem be wusst sein , Pro blem be wusst sein Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Probl e mbewusstsein |das Wissen um das Vorhandensein eines Problems

 

Problemfall

Pro b lem fall , Pro blem fall Substantiv, maskulin , der |Probl e mfall |Sache, Angelegenheit, auch Person, die sich als Problem erweist

 

Problemfamilie

Pro b lem fa mi lie Substantiv, feminin , die |Probl e mfamilie |Familie, deren Mitglieder in bestimmter (negativer ) Weise verhaltensauffällig sind

 

Problemfeld

Pro b lem feld Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Probl e mfeld |Problembereich das Problemfeld Arbeitslosigkeit | in dem Bericht werden die Problemfelder aufgezeigt

 

Problemfilm

Pro b lem film , Pro blem film Substantiv, maskulin , der |Probl e mfilm |ernster, oft intellektuell geprägter Film, der sich [in sozialkritischer Weise ] mit Problemen auseinandersetzt

 

Problemgruppe

Pro b lem grup pe , Pro blem grup pe Substantiv, feminin , die |Probl e mgruppe |Gruppe, deren Mitglieder in bestimmter (negativer ) Weise verhaltensauffällig sind

 

Problemhaar

Pro b lem haar , Pro blem haar Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Probl e mhaar |

 

Problemhaut

Pro b lem haut , Pro blem haut Substantiv, feminin , die |Probl e mhaut |

 

Problemkind

Pro b lem kind , Pro blem kind Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Probl e mkind |Kind, dessen Erziehung außergewöhnliche Schwierigkeiten bereitet

 

Problemkredit

Pro b lem kre dit Substantiv, maskulin Wirtschaft , der |Probl e mkredit | Kredit 1a , den der Schuldner nicht zurückzahlen kann

 

Problemkreis

Pro b lem kreis , Pro blem kreis Substantiv, maskulin , der |Probl e mkreis |Reihe, Kreis von Problemen, die thematisch miteinander verknüpft sind

 

Problemlage

Pro b lem la ge Substantiv, feminin , die |Probl e mlage |bestehende Situation, augenblickliche Lage in Bezug auf ein Problem, auf Probleme die Problemlage erkennen, aufzeigen, beschreiben, analysieren | auf neue soziale Problemlagen reagieren

 

problemlos

pro b lem los , pro blem los Adjektiv |probl e mlos |ohne Probleme [zu bekommen ] die Umstellung auf den Euro hat mehr oder weniger problemlos geklappt

 

Problemlöser

Pro b lem ser Substantiv, maskulin , der |Probl e mlöser |Person oder Sache, die jemandem hilft, mit Problemen fertigzuwerden, Probleme zu überwinden

 

Problemlöserin

Pro b lem se rin Substantiv, feminin , die |Probl e mlöserin |weibliche Form zu Problemlöser

 

Problemlösung

Pro b lem sung , Pro blem sung Substantiv, feminin , die |Probl e mlösung |Lösung eines Problems, von Problemen unterschiedlicher Art

 

Problemmüll

Pro b lem müll, Pro blem müll Substantiv, maskulin , der |Probl e mmüll |schadstoffhaltiger Müll

 

problemorientiert

pro b lem ori en tiert, pro blem ori en tiert Adjektiv |probl e morientiert |a auf ein bestimmtes Problem, auf bestimmte Probleme ausgerichtet b EDV auf die Lösung bestimmter Aufgaben bezogen

 

Problemregion

Pro b lem re gi on Substantiv, feminin , die |Probl e mregion |Gegend, Region, die in bestimmter Hinsicht problematisch ist

 

Problemschach

Pro b lem schach , Pro blem schach Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Probl e mschach |Schach, das sich mit dem Konstruieren und Lösen bestimmter Aufgaben beschäftigt

 

Problemschwangerschaft

Pro b lem schwan ger schaft , Pro blem schwan ger schaft Substantiv, feminin , die |Probl e mschwangerschaft |mit medizinischen Problemen einhergehende Schwangerschaft

 

Problemstellung

Pro b lem stel lung , Pro blem stel lung Substantiv, feminin , die |Probl e mstellung |a das Stellen eines Problems, von Problemen b zu erörterndes Problem 1 eine schwer zu lösende Problemstellung

 

Problemstück

Pro b lem stück, Pro blem stück Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Probl e mstück |

 

Problemviertel

Pro b lem vier tel Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Probl e mviertel | Viertel 2a , das in bestimmter Hinsicht problematisch ist

 

Problemzone

Pro b lem zo ne , Pro blem zo ne Substantiv, feminin , die |Probl e mzone |1 Problemregion 2 Kosmetikjargon bestimmter Teil des Körpers, der Probleme bereitet in Hinsicht auf die Pflege und die Erhaltung der äußeren Gestalt

 

Probstzella

Probst zel la Eigenname |Probstz e lla |Ort im nordwestlichen Frankenwald

 

French Dictionary

probabilité

probabilité n. f. nom féminin 1 Caractère de ce qui est probable. : La probabilité de son succès est grande. SYNONYME possibilité ; vraisemblance . 2 Chance de réalisation d ’un évènement. : Calcul des probabilités. LOCUTION Selon toute probabilité Vraisemblablement.

 

probable

probable adj. adjectif Possible. : Son succès est probable. SYNONYME vraisemblable . LOCUTION Il est probable que. Note Syntaxique 1 ° La locution impersonnelle se construit avec l ’indicatif si l ’action ou le fait est probable. Il est probable qu ’il fera beau ce soir. 2 ° La locution impersonnelle se construit avec le subjonctif si l ’action ou le fait est improbable. Il est peu probable qu ’il vienne ce soir ou il n ’est pas probable qu ’il vienne.

 

probablement

probablement adv. adverbe Vraisemblablement. SYNONYME peut-être ; possiblement .

 

probant

probant , ante adj. adjectif Qui sert de preuve, concluant. : Des pièces probantes, des résultats probants. SYNONYME convaincant ; décisif ; éloquent .

 

probation (période de)

probation (période de ) FORME FAUTIVE Calque de « probationary period » pour période d ’essai, stage probatoire. : La période d ’essai (et non *de probation ) est de six mois.

 

probatoire

probatoire adj. adjectif Propre à prouver la compétence d ’un candidat. : Un stage probatoire.

 

probe

probe adj. adjectif littéraire Intègre. : Une personne probe. SYNONYME droit .

 

probité

probité n. f. nom féminin Intégrité, honnêteté. : La probité d ’un tel geste. SYNONYME droiture .

 

problématique

problématique adj. et n. f. adjectif Dont l ’issue n ’est pas assurée, qui fait problème. : Cette enquête est problématique. SYNONYME aléatoire ; difficile ; litigieux . nom féminin 1 Art de poser les problèmes. 2 Ensemble de problèmes dont les éléments sont liés. : La problématique du réchauffement climatique. Note Technique Ce nom désigne une pluralité de problèmes. Note Sémantique Ne pas confondre avec le nom problème, difficulté à résoudre.

 

problématiquement

problématiquement adv. adverbe D ’une manière problématique.

 

problème

problème n. m. nom masculin 1 Question à résoudre. : S ’attaquer (et non *s ’adresser ) à un problème d ’algèbre. 2 Difficulté qu ’il faut résoudre pour obtenir un résultat. : Un problème épineux, insurmontable, momentané, ponctuel, préoccupant, imprévisible. Les chercheurs se heurtent à des problèmes techniques. Examiner, soulever, régler, surmonter un problème. SYNONYME ennui . Note Sémantique Ne pas confondre avec le nom problématique, ensemble de problèmes dont les éléments sont liés. LOCUTIONS Faire problème. familier Présenter des difficultés. : Ces refus feront problème. Note Technique Dans cette expression, le nom demeure au singulier. Pas de problème ou il n ’y a pas de problème. familier Bien sûr, certainement. : Tu me prêtes ton crayon?Pas de problème! Poser des problèmes. Entraîner des difficultés. Sans problème Facilement. : Nous avons trouvé le disque sans problème.

 

Spanish Dictionary

probabilidad

probabilidad nombre femenino 1 Cualidad de probable o circunstancia de ser algo probable :la probabilidad de una hipótesis .2 Cálculo matemático de las posibilidades que existen de que una cosa se cumpla o suceda al azar :cálculo de probabilidades; solamente hay un uno por ciento de probabilidad de que la operación fracase .3 Cosa que es probable :solamente es una probabilidad, no hay nada seguro .

 

probabilismo

probabilismo nombre masculino 1 Doctrina teológica según la cual en la calificación de la bondad o malicia de las acciones humanas se puede lícita y seguramente seguir la opinión probable, en contraposición a otra menos probable .2 Doctrina filosófica que concede un grado relativo de probabilidad a toda opinión y considera que ninguna es totalmente falsa, ni totalmente cierta .

 

probabilista

probabilista adjetivo /nombre común 1 [persona ] Que es partidario del probabilismo .2 adjetivo Que se basa en el probabilismo o cálculo de probabilidades :hay una lógica inductiva, de base netamente probabilista, subyacente a las teorías empíricas .

 

probabilístico, -ca

probabilístico, -ca adjetivo Que aplica o se basa en el cálculo de probabilidades :un modelo de análisis probabilístico; un análisis probabilístico del conflicto .

 

probable

probable adjetivo 1 Que, sin ser seguro, es muy posible que sea, se cumpla, suceda o exista :es muy probable que hoy llueva; es probable que lo diga expresamente; es probable que lo vuelva a hacer .ANTÓNIMO improbable .2 Que puede ser probado o demostrado .ANTÓNIMO improbable .

 

probablemente

probablemente adverbio Con verosimilitud o fundada apariencia de verdad :del siglo xi es la denominada "Chronica Gothorum ", cuyo autor probablemente fue un mozárabe emigrado al Norte .

 

probado, -da

probado, -da adjetivo 1 Que está demostrado y acreditado por la experiencia :una persona de probada honradez; productos de probada calidad .2 der Que ha sido acreditado como verdad en los autos .

 

probador, -ra

probador, -ra adjetivo /nombre masculino y femenino 1 Que prueba :el emperador ha eliminado el rígido protocolo de los probadores de sus comidas .2 nombre masculino Cuarto o cabina en almacenes o tiendas de ropa reservada para que los clientes se prueben prendas de vestir .

 

probar

probar verbo transitivo 1 Utilizar una cosa o ponerla a prueba para verificar su eficacia, saber cómo funciona o qué resultado produce :probé la plancha y sigue sin calentar bien; tienes que probarte el vestido antes de la boda; toma, prueba mi bici, ya verás que bien va; hasta que no me ponga a probar no me enteraré de cómo funciona el equipo .2 Hacer que una persona realice una acción o ponerla en una situación determinada para saber cómo reacciona o conocer sus cualidades físicas o morales :lo único que buscaba con sus preguntas era probar su fortaleza moral .3 Tomar una pequeña cantidad de comida o bebida para conocer su sabor, su calidad u otra característica :con ayuda de la cuchara y procurando no quemarnos, probamos la salsa; prueba el puré porque no si está demasiado caliente .4 Demostrar o establecer que algo es de una manera determinada y no de otra mediante datos, hechos, razones o argumentos :el abogado no pudo probar la inocencia del acusado; el juez considera probado que hay delito contra la salud pública .5 Experimentar durante un período de tiempo cierta cosa para conocer el efecto que produce :ahora salta tú, que yo ya lo he probado; probó numerosas terapias alternativas para curar los dolores de cabeza, pero ninguna le fue bien .6 verbo intransitivo Intentar realizar una acción para saber si es posible llevarla a cabo con normalidad :probó a levantarse, pero no pudo; prueba a sentarte bien y ya verás como no te duele la espalda; probó a ganarse la vida en distintos oficios hasta que le ofrecieron un empleo como corresponsal especial .7 Esp Sentar bien [una cosa ] a alguien o producirle un efecto positivo en su salud o su ánimo :le han probado estas vacaciones . VÉASE no probar bocado ; probar fortuna ; probar suerte . Conjugación [31 ] como contar .

 

probática

probática VÉASE piscina probática .

 

probativo, -va

probativo, -va adjetivo Probatorio .

 

probatorio, -ria

probatorio, -ria adjetivo Que sirve para probar algo :texto probatorio; medios probatorios; la fuerza probatoria de las declaraciones de los testigos será apreciada por los tribunales conforme a lo establecido en la ley .SINÓNIMO probativo .

 

probatura

probatura nombre femenino Esp despectivo Ensayo o prueba :el torero hizo un par de redondos con los pies juntos y muchas probaturas, pero sin acoplarse nunca a la escasa embestida del toro .

 

probeta

probeta nombre femenino 1 Vaso de vidrio de forma tubular, con pie, generalmente graduado, que se usa en los laboratorios para medir líquidos o gases .2 Recipiente poco profundo y generalmente de forma rectangular usado en los laboratorios fotográficos en las operaciones de revelado .3 Manómetro de mercurio de poca altura para conocer el grado de enrarecimiento del aire en la máquina neumática . VÉASE bebé probeta; niño probeta .

 

probidad

probidad nombre femenino formal Moralidad, integridad y honradez en las acciones :la probidad de su abuelo cuando fue presidente es aún recordada .

 

probiótico, -ca

probiótico, -ca adjetivo [alimento ] Que contiene bacterias vivas que contribuyen al equilibrio de la flora intestinal y potencian el sistema inmunológico :los yogures y otras leches fermentadas son alimentos probióticos .

 

problema

problema nombre masculino 1 Cuestión discutible que hay que resolver o a la que se busca una explicación :un problema filosófico; problemas metafísicos; plantear el problema del origen del Universo .2 Cuestión que se plantea para hallar un dato desconocido a partir de otros datos conocidos, o para determinar el método que hay que seguir para obtener un resultado dado :un problema de álgebra; un problema de ajedrez .3 Asunto, principalmente político o social, que tiene una difícil solución :el problema palestino; el problema del paro; el problema de la vivienda en las grandes ciudades; el deterioro político contribuyó al agravamiento de los problemas económicos .4 Circunstancia que dificulta la consecución de algún fin :su problema era la falta de confianza en sí mismo; acudió un día al mercado de aquella ciudad y pensó que tenía que solucionar de alguna forma el problema que le ocasionaban las bolsas de plástico en las manos cuando las cargaba demasiado .5 Persona o cosa que plantea una dificultad o inconveniente para algo :el hijo rebelde se había convertido en un problema; para viajar la lluvia es un problema .6 Dificultad de orden afectivo :al principio, tuvieron problemas en su matrimonio .Se usa más en plural .

 

problemática

problemática nombre femenino Conjunto de problemas que atañen a una persona o cosa :la nueva campaña informativa pretende sensibilizar a los ciudadanos sobre la problemática de los niños abandonados; el alcalde, consciente de la problemática hidráulica, puso en marcha un plan para importar trigo y cebada si las circunstancias lo requerían .

 

problemático, -ca

problemático, -ca adjetivo 1 Que causa problemas o que supone un problema :una relación problemática; quiero llamar la atención hacia un aspecto potencialmente problemático .2 Que plantea duda e incertidumbre :cuestión problemática .

 

problematizar

problematizar verbo transitivo Cuestionar [un asunto ] para analizarlo profundamente .Conjug. [4 ] como realizar .

 

probo, -ba

probo, -ba adjetivo formal [persona ] Que tiene probidad :un probo funcionario .

 

probóscide

probóscide nombre femenino 1 zool Trompa del elefante, el elefante marino, el tapir y otros animales .2 zool Órgano bucal de forma alargada, propio de algunos insectos, invertebrados marinos y otros animales, que les sirve para succionar alimentos .

 

proboscídeo

proboscídeo adjetivo /nombre masculino 1 zool [mamífero ] Que pertenece al orden de los proboscídeos .2 proboscídeos nombre masculino plural zool Orden de mamíferos de grandes dimensiones y dotados de trompa prensil :el elefante pertenece a los proboscídeos .

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

prob

prob /prɑb |prɔb /名詞 ⦅英 くだけた話 ⦆problem no probs 簡単だよ, 問題ないよ

 

prob

prob .probability ; probable ; probably ; problem .

 

probability

prob a bil i ty /prɑ̀bəbɪ́ləti |prɔ̀b -/probable 名詞 -ties /-z /1 U 〖具体例では 可算 «…の /…するという » 見込み , 公算 , 蓋然 (がいぜん )(likelihood ) «of /that , of do ing » (!確実性はcertainty >probability >possibilityの順に低くなる ) There is a probability of different types of risk occurring [that different types of risk will occur ].異なる種類の危険が生じる可能性が高い 2 C ありそうな [起こりそうな ]こと The probability is that the typhoon will hit Shikoku .台風はおそらく四国に上陸するだろう (≒Probably [It is probable that ] the typhoon …)We regard the tourist being murdered as a probability .その旅行者は殺害された公算が大きいと考えている 3 U 〖具体例では 可算 〘数 〙確率 with a probability of 1 in 6 6分の1の確率で in ll probab lity (高い可能性を示唆して )おそらく, 十中八九 .~́ th ory 〘数 〙確率論 .

 

probable

prob a ble /prɑ́bəb (ə )l |prɔ́b -/prove (証明する )able (可能な )〗(名 )probability, probably 形容詞 more ; most 〈物 事が 〉十分ありそうな , 起こりそうな , 有望な (improbable ); it is that節 〗おそらく …だろう (likely 形容詞 1 )Such a situation is very [less ] probable .そのような状況は十分あり得る [それほどあり得ない ]the most probable result 最も起こりそうな結果 Gore is a probable candidate .ゴアはほぼ確実に候補者に指名される (!「当選確実な候補者 」ではない ) It is quite probable that John will get well .ジョンはおそらく回復するに違いない (≒ Probably John will get well. ) (!(1 )╳… for John to get well /╳John is probable to get well. としない. (2 )that 節内で過去形 現在完了形を使うことですでに起こった出来事に対する確信を表すこともできる:It is probable that it was a comet. あれはきっと彗星 すいせい だったのだろう ) 名詞 C 選ばれる [勝つ ]見込みのある人 , 起こりそうなこと .~́ c use 1 疑わしい原因 .2 ⦅主に米 ⦆〘法 〙(犯罪 事件の )相当な理由 .

 

probably

prob a bly /prɑ́bəbli |prɔ́b -/ (! ⦅くだけて ⦆では時に /prɑ́bli |prɔ́b -/) probable 副詞 more ; most 〖文修飾 〗たぶん , おそらく , 十中八九 (may 読解のポイント , perhaps 語法 (3 )) (!perhaps /maybeよりも確信度が高い ) It will probably rain this afternoon .午後はたぶん雨だろう It's probably because he was drunk then .たぶんそれは彼がそのとき酔っていたからだろう ▸ “Will you be home late again? ” “Probably .”「また帰りは遅くなるの 」「たぶんね 」 (!Probably yes. ”の意味で用いる ) ▸ “He wasn't serious, was he? ” “Probably not.「彼は本気じゃなかったんだろう?」「たぶんね 」You're probably right .たぶんあなたは正しいでしょう as you probably know おそらくご存じのとおり soon, most probably at the end of this month すぐに, まあまず間違いなく月末には They probably thought you were crazy .ことによったら彼らはあなたが気が狂ったのだと思ったのかもしれない (!断定を避けることで相手を傷つけないようにする働きをする ) 語法 probably の文中の位置 1 通例は一般動詞の前, be動詞 助動詞の後に置かれる.ただし, can't, won'tなど短縮形の場合はその前に置く ▸ I probably won't see her again .たぶん彼女には二度と会わないだろう 2 文頭にも置くが, 文末には置かないのが普通 .3 be動詞に強勢が置かれる場合はその前に置かれる It probably s .たぶんそうでしょう

 

probate

pro bate /próʊbeɪt /名詞 U 遺言の検認 .動詞 他動詞 ⦅米 ⦆1 …を保護観察処分にする .2 遺言書 〉を検認する .~̀ c py 検認済みの遺言書 .~́ c urt 〘法 〙(遺言 )検認裁判所 .~́ d ty (動産 )相続税 .

 

probated

pr bat ed /-ɪd /形容詞 保護観察処分の .

 

probation

pro ba tion /proʊbéɪʃ (ə )n , ⦅英 ⦆prə -/名詞 U 1 〘法 〙保護観察, 執行猶予 .2 見習期間, ⦅米 ⦆仮採用 ; 仮及第期間 .3 試用, 審査 ; (学校の )教育力審査 (期間 ).p t [pl ce ] A on prob tion 1 A 〈人 〉を保護観察 [執行猶予 ]処分にする .2 A 〈人 〉を仮採用する .~́ fficer 保護観察官 .

 

probationary

pro b tion ar y -al /-nèri |-n (ə )ri //-n (ə )l /形容詞 ⦅書 ⦆名詞 の前で 〗試用の, 見習 (中 )の, 初任者研修 (中 )の ; 保護観察 (中 )の .

 

probationer

pro b tion er 名詞 C 1 保護観察処分中の人 .2 初任者 (教員 ), 見習 (看護師 ).3 〘宗 〙修練者 .

 

probe

probe /proʊb /動詞 s /-z /; d /-d /; probing 自動詞 1 «…を » 徹底的に調べる ; (尋問などで )探り出す «into , for » probe into the details of the crime その犯罪の詳細を徹底的に探る 2 〈医師などが 〉【傷 体内を 】(探り針で )検査 [精査 ]する «into » .3 探索する probe around the universe 宇宙を探査する 他動詞 1 …を徹底的に調べる ; …に探りを入れる ; ⦅書 ⦆直接話法 …と探りを入れる (say 他動詞 1a ) (!報道 でinvestigate, examineの代わりに用いられることがある ) .2 〈傷 体内 (探り針で )検査 [精査 ]する .3 場所 を探索する .名詞 C 1 ⦅主に報道 ⦆ «…の » 徹底的な調査 , 精査 «into » .2 〘医 〙探り針 〘傷や体内を調べるための外科用器具 〙.3 宇宙 宇宙探査機 (による調査 ).4 〘電 〙プローブ 〘計測器の測定点に接触させて信号を拾う 〙.

 

probing

prob ing /próʊbɪŋ /形容詞 探りを入れる, 探求心の強い ; 徹底的な 〈質問など 〉.名詞 C 探り, 詮索 ; 探求心 .ly 副詞

 

probity

pro bi ty /próʊbəti /名詞 U かたく 誠実, 高潔 .

 

problem

prob lem /prɑ́bləm |prɔ́b -/〖語源は 「人前に (pro )投げられたもの 」〗名詞 s /-z /C 1 «…に関する /…という » 問題 (question ), 課題 , 支障 , トラブル «with /that 節 » ; 難問 ; やっかいな事 [事情, 人物 ]have a serious problem 深刻な問題を抱えている This can cause a problem .これが問題を起こすことがある if a problem arises [╳happens ]もし問題が発生したら solve social, political and economic problems 社会, 政治, 経済の問題を解決する pose a problem 問題を提起する have problems sleeping [╳to sleep ]なかなか眠れない She's okay but her husband is a problem .彼女はいいけど夫の方が問題だ The problem is (that ) we're running out of time .問題は私たちにもう時間がないということだ The problem is (to ) find [finding ] that .問題はそれを見つけることだ (!toを省略するのは ⦅くだけて ⦆) What's your problem ?⦅くだけた話 ⦆何が気に入らないんだい (!相手の不可解な言動を非難して ) That's your problem .⦅くだけた話 ⦆それは (私でなく )君自身の問題だ It's not my problem .⦅くだけた話 ⦆私の知ったことではない Do you have a problem with that? ⦅くだけた話 ⦆どこかおかしいところでもあるのかい (ないはずだが ) (!いらだちを示す ) 2 (健康 精神面での )問題 have a health problem 健康に問題がある suffer from emotional and mental problems 感情面 精神面で苦しんでいる You have a problem .(問題発言 行動に対して )重傷だね .3 (数学 論理学などの )問題 ; (チェスの )詰め手問題 .N pr blem .⦅くだけた話 ⦆1 (依頼 許可の求めに対して )喜んでやりましょう, いいですとも ▸ “Could we have a taxi, please? ” “No problem .”「タクシーを呼んでもらえますか 」「いいですとも 」2 (お礼 おわびに対して )どういたしまして, かまいませんよ .3 (不安に対して )大丈夫ですよ, まったく問題ありません .形容詞 比較なし 名詞 の前で 〗問題となる ; 扱いにくい ; 社会 [人生 ]問題を扱う ▸ a problem child 問題児 ~́ dr nker 酒癖の悪い人 .~́ p ge ⦅英 ⦆(新聞 雑誌の )人生相談コーナー .

 

problematic

prob lem at ic -i cal /prɑ̀bləmǽtɪk |prɔ̀b -//-k (ə )l /形容詞 かたく 問題のある [多い ], 解決の難しい ; (首尾よくいくか )自信がない ; 疑わしい .pr b lem t i cal ly 副詞 疑わしいが ; 明確ではないが .

 

problem-solving

pr blem-s lving 名詞 U 問題解決 (!problem solvingともつづる ) .形容詞 名詞 の前で 〗問題解決の .

 

prob'ly

prob'ly /prɑ́bli /⦅くだけて ⦆probably (!発音つづり ) .

 

proboscis

pro bos cis /prəbɑ́səs |-bɔ́s -/名詞 es, -cides /-sədìːz /C (象などの )鼻 ; (チョウ ガの )ふん .