probabilistic

[ prob-uh-buh-lis-tik ]

adjective

1. Statistics. of or relating to probability:

   probabilistic forecasting.

2. of or relating to probabilism.

Word History and Origins

Origin of probabilistic¹

1650–60; probabil(ism) or probabil(ity) + -istic; compare French probabiliste believer in probabilism

Example Sentences

We use a probabilistic approach to sampling and modeling.

From Salon

The researchers also found that computer simulations based on the whole-brain activity of roundworms more accurately reflect real-brain activity when they include so-called "noise," or probabilistic elements.

From Science Daily

The U-M system, called a probabilistic time-space diagram, allows for a smaller percentage of connected vehicle data to do the same workload as sensors at an adaptive traffic signal.

From Science Daily

Taking them all into account is called a "probabilistic" approach and provides a better overall picture of flood risk.

From Science Daily

"In thermodynamics, you're assuming uncertainty about your state so you describe it in a probabilistic way. And if you have quantum thermodynamics, you do this with quantum uncertainty," he says.

From Science Daily