probable
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7.1
- noun
- /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/
:
candidato
- She'd be a stronger president than Obama has turned out to be, and is much smarter than all the GOP probables combined.
Examples
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But for right now, I would say that is a probable no.
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One definite first choice and two probable rotation options is not ten players.
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So you have the the probable going on.
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But I think that staff writer and the support staff are usually the most the most probable entry level jobs in a writers room.
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But I think that staff writer in the sports staff are usually the most the most probable entry level jobs in a writers room.
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Does anyone know Elizabethan English well enough to tell me what is a probable young man?
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This is the list of the probables.
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Well the agency came up with another list of probables.
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Probables: Two Chasers, but although not in contention for the Cup, still have a shot at the win.
Blog text (29) -
The coach announced the list of probables for the upcoming game, highlighting their strong performance in practice.
Synonyms
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2.3
A person being considered for a job, award or prize
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4.4
A person who is likely to be chosen for a job or prize
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3.6
An applicant who has the right skills and is likely to get the job or award
Compounds
How Likely
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2.3
152
3.5
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4.1
- Informal
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4.6
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word probable used as a noun comes from the same root probare, which means 'to test' or 'to prove', and from the adjective meaning 'likely'. So a probable is a person who seems likely to be chosen for a team or job, which is why coaches name certain players as 'probables'.