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probability

[prob-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌprɒb əˈbɪl ɪ ti /


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JGB prices may also be weighed by rising probability of a BOJ rate increase at its June meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

SpaceX’s more speculative AI division is akin to a call option with a small probability of a massive payout, according to Owens.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

The Ofqual chief warned pupils that the probability of getting caught cheating is high and can lead to "really severe sanctions".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Futures markets now reflect a 55% probability of interest rate increases by year-end, up from 9% a month ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Adding, we get 75/2i6 for the probability of exactly one 4 coming up on the three dice, and hence for the probability of your winning $1.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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