| probabilism | (noun) (philosophy) the doctrine that (since certainty is unattainable) probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action | - |
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| (noun) a Roman Catholic system of casuistry that when expert opinions differ an actor can follow any solidly probable opinion that he wishes even though some different opinion might be more probable | - |
| probabilistic | (adjective) of or relating to or based on probability | - |
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| (adjective) of or relating to the Roman Catholic philosophy of probabilism | - |
| probabilistically | (adverb) by the use of probability theory | - |
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| probability | (noun) the quality of being probable; a probable event or the most probable event | - |
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| (noun) a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible | Synonyms: chance |
| probable | (adjective) likely but not certain to be or become true or real | - |
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| (adjective) apparently destined | - |
| (noun) an applicant likely to be chosen | - |
| probably | (adverb) with considerable certainty; without much doubt | Synonyms: belike, in all likelihood, in all probability, likely |
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| (adverb) easy to believe on the basis of available evidence | Synonyms: believably, credibly, plausibly |
| probate | (noun) the act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements | - |
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| (noun) a judicial certificate saying that a will is genuine and conferring on the executors the power to administer the estate | Synonyms: probate will |
| (verb) establish the legal validity of (wills and other documents) | - |
| (verb) put a convicted person on probation by suspending his sentence | - |
| probation | (noun) (law) a way of dealing with offenders without imprisoning them; a defendant found guilty of a crime is released by the court without imprisonment subject to conditions imposed by the court | - |
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| (noun) a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself | - |
| (noun) a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership | - |
| probationary | (adjective) under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon | Synonyms: provisional, provisionary, tentative |
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| probationer | (noun) someone released on probation or on parole | Synonyms: parolee |
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| (noun) a nurse in training who is undergoing a trial period | Synonyms: student nurse |
| probative | (adjective) tending to prove a particular proposition or to persuade you of the truth of an allegation | Synonyms: probatory |
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| probatory | (adjective) tending to prove a particular proposition or to persuade you of the truth of an allegation | Synonyms: probative |
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| probe | (noun) an exploratory action or expedition | - |
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| (noun) an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity | - |
| (noun) a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities | - |
| (noun) an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities | Synonyms: investigation |
| (verb) question or examine thoroughly and closely | Synonyms: examine |
| (verb) examine physically with or as if with a probe | Synonyms: dig into, poke into |
| probenecid | (noun) a uricosuric drug that reduces the level of uric acid in the blood; used to treat gout | - |
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| probing | (adjective) diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation | Synonyms: inquisitory, searching |
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| probiotic | (noun) a beneficial bacterium found in the intestinal tract of healthy mammals; often considered to be a plant | Synonyms: probiotic bacterium, probiotic flora, probiotic microflora |
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| (noun) A dietary supplement containing live bacteria, usually taken after a course of antibiotics to replenish the damaged gastrointestinal flora. | - |
| probity | (noun) complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles | - |
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| problem | (noun) a source of difficulty | Synonyms: trouble |
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| (noun) a question raised for consideration or solution | - |
| (noun) a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved | Synonyms: job |
| problematic | (adjective) making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe | Synonyms: baffling, elusive, knotty, problematical, tough |
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| (adjective) open to doubt or debate | Synonyms: debatable, problematical |
| problematical | (adjective) making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe | Synonyms: baffling, elusive, knotty, problematic, tough |
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| (adjective) open to doubt or debate | Synonyms: debatable, problematic |
| problematically | (adverb) in such a way as to pose a problem | - |
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| problematics | (noun) the uncertainties or difficulties inherent in a situation or plan. | - |
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| proboscidean | (noun) massive herbivorous mammals having tusks and a long trunk | Synonyms: proboscidian |
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| proboscidian | (noun) massive herbivorous mammals having tusks and a long trunk | Synonyms: proboscidean |
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| proboscis | (noun) a long flexible snout as of an elephant | Synonyms: trunk |
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| (noun) the human nose (especially when it is large) | - |