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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

To be considered, companies must meet thresholds for probability, valuation, float and other factors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 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

“While overbought conditions alone are not necessarily bearish, the probability of near-term profit taking or rotational activity appears to be rising as investor positioning becomes increasingly crowded.”

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The answer lies in determining the probability of doing this well or better by chance.

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




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