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Probabilistic

Definition:

Adjective - Pertaining to or based on probability.

Senses:

1. Possessing or involving probability.
2. Statistics: Relating to or using the principles of probability to analyze uncertain outcomes.

Usage:

1. Popular sense:

In everyday language, the term probabilistic refers to something that pertains to probability or is based on the likelihood of an event occurring.

Example sentences:

• The weather forecast provided a probabilistic outlook for rain chances.
• Investing in stocks always comes with a certain degree of probabilistic risk.

2. Local sense:

In the field of statistics and data analysis, the term probabilistic describes the application of probability theory to analyze uncertain outcomes.

Example sentences:

• By using a probabilistic model, the researchers were able to predict the likelihood of the disease spreading.
• Probabilistic algorithms are commonly used in machine learning to make predictions based on statistical information.

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