Collocations for probability - noun
ADJECTIVE
high,
real,
strong
There is a high probability that it will snow tonight.
There is a high probability that it will snow tonight.
greater,
increased
low
equal
All callers had an equal probability of being chosen.
low
equal
All callers had an equal probability of being chosen.
relative
… OF PROBABILITY
degree
We can say with a high degree of probability that the poem was written by Shakespeare.
We can say with a high degree of probability that the poem was written by Shakespeare.
VERB + probability
have
increase
decrease, reduce
assess, calculate
predict
estimate
determine
affect, influence
genetic factors that influence the probability of becoming sick
increase
decrease, reduce
assess, calculate
predict
estimate
determine
affect, influence
genetic factors that influence the probability of becoming sick
PREPOSITION
probability for
measures to increase the probability for a sustained recovery
measures to increase the probability for a sustained recovery
probability of
This surgical procedure has a high probability of success.
This surgical procedure has a high probability of success.
PHRASES
in all probability
In all probability she wouldn't come even if we invited her.
In all probability she wouldn't come even if we invited her.
on a/the balance of probabilities
(BrE)
On the balance of probabilities, the pilot suffered a stroke before the crash.
On the balance of probabilities, the pilot suffered a stroke before the crash.