English-Thai Dictionary
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 lö ser Substantiv, maskulin , der |Probl e mlöser |Person oder Sache, die jemandem hilft, mit Problemen fertigzuwerden, Probleme zu überwinden
Problemlöserin
Pro b lem lö se rin Substantiv, feminin , die |Probl e mlöserin |weibliche Form zu Problemlöser
Problemlösung
Pro b lem lö sung , Pro blem lö 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 sé 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 複 -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 )性 (likelihood ) «of /that 節 , 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 à ll probab í lity (高い可能性を示唆して )おそらく, 十中八九 .~́ th è 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 à 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 í 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 ó py 検認済みの遺言書 .~́ c ò urt 〘法 〙(遺言 )検認裁判所 .~́ d ù ty (動産 )相続税 .
probated
pr ó 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 ù t [pl à ce ] A on prob á 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 .~́ ò fficer 保護観察官 .
probationary
pro b á 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 á 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 〉を (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 複 ~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 ò pr ó 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 ì nker 酒癖の悪い人 .~́ p à 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 ò b lem á t i cal ly 副詞 疑わしいが ; 明確ではないが .
problem-solving
pr ó blem-s ò 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 複 ~es, -cides /-sədìːz /C (象などの )鼻 ; (チョウ ガの )吻 (ふん ).