probable

• Wahrscheinlich; mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit eintretend oder zutreffend; glaubhaft oder plausibel erscheinend.

Likely to happen or be the case.

1. Likely to happenB1formal

   Something that is likely to occur or be true, but not certain.

   wahrscheinlich

   • It is probable that it will rain tomorrow.
   • The probable outcome of the election is still uncertain.
   • She is the probable winner of the competition.

   Synonymeapparentexpectedlikelyodds-onostensibleplausiblepossiblepresumablereasonableseeming

   Antonymedoubtfulimprobableunlikely

2. B2formal

   Based on evidence or logic, something that can be reasonably expected.

   Wahrscheinlich

   • The probable cause of the accident was driver error.
   • A probable explanation for the delay is traffic.
   • The doctor gave a probable diagnosis based on the symptoms.

   Synonymeanticipatedcredibleexpectedlikelyplausiblereasonable

   Antonymedoubtfulimprobableuncertainunlikely

• Substantiv, das bezeichnet, was wahrscheinlich geschehen oder eintreten wird; wird häufig in statistischen oder logischen Zusammenhängen verwendet.

A noun referring to something that is likely to happen or be the case, often used in statistical or logical contexts.

unzählbar

1. Likely candidate or outcomeB2formal

   A person or thing that is likely to be chosen or to happen.

   Wahrscheinlicher Kandidat

   • She is a probable for the lead role in the play.
   • The team's win is a probable given their current form.
   • He is considered a probable for the promotion.

   Synonymecontenderfavorite