Meaning & use
Probabilistically
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In a manner based on probability or chance rather than certainty.
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The model predicts outcomes probabilistically, assigning a likelihood to each possible result.
Scientists reasoned probabilistically about the risk of the event recurring.
A note on using this word
Derived from 'probabilistic,' this adverb is common in statistics, machine learning, and risk analysis.
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deterministicallycertainly
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