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probability
The extent to which something is probable; the chance that a particular event will occur. It is a measure of certainty or uncertainty.
Die Wahrscheinlichkeit, von einem Blitz getroffen zu werden, ist extrem gering.
The probability of being struck by lightning is extremely low.
with high/greatest probability
A fixed expression that indicates that something will very likely or almost certainly happen or be the case.
Der vermisste Bergsteiger ist mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit noch am Leben.
The missing mountaineer is, with high probability, still alive.
The word is logically structured: Something that 'appears true' ('wahr' + 'scheinen') is 'wahrscheinlich' (probable). The ending '-keit' turns it into a noun that describes this state: the quality of appearing true.
Die Wahrscheinlichkeit eines Gewinns ist gering, aber nicht null.
The probability of winning is low, but not zero.
'Die Wahrscheinlichkeit' (the probability) is very often combined with a subordinate clause using 'dass' (that) or an infinitive construction with 'zu' (to) to describe what is probable.
Die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass wir den Zug noch erwischen, ist gering.
The probability that we will still catch the train is low.
To describe the degree, 'Wahrscheinlichkeit' is frequently combined with the adjectives 'hoch' (high), 'groß' (great), 'gering' (low), or 'klein' (small).
Es gibt eine hohe Wahrscheinlichkeit für Regen am Nachmittag.
There is a high probability of rain in the afternoon.
The expression 'mit hoher/größter Wahrscheinlichkeit' (with high/greatest probability) functions like an adverb (e.g., like 'wahrscheinlich' or 'sehr wahrscheinlich') and usually appears at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.
Das Paket kommt mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit morgen an.
The package will, with high probability, arrive tomorrow.
possibility
„Möglichkeit“ says that an event may occur. „Wahrscheinlichkeit“, on the other hand, describes how certain or uncertain its occurrence is. „Möglichkeit“ fits a mere chance; „Wahrscheinlichkeit“ is used when assessing the degree of likelihood.
Morgen liegt die Wahrscheinlichkeit für Regen bei achtzig Prozent.
The probability of rain tomorrow is eighty percent.
Morgen besteht die Möglichkeit, dass es regnet.
There is a possibility that it will rain tomorrow.
