probabilistic
adjective
prob·a·bi·lis·tic
ˌprä-bə-bə-ˈli-stik 
1
: of or relating to probabilism
2
: of, relating to, or based on probability
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This produced a probabilistic forecast for each possible match in the tournament.
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Achim Zeileis, Fortune, 12 June 2026
This produced a probabilistic forecast for each possible match in the tournament.
—Achim Zeileis, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
These systems rely on probabilistic risk scoring.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
In contrast, probabilistic computers use p-bits, which are electronic elements that fluctuate randomly between 0 and 1.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
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Achim Zeileis, Fortune, 12 June 2026
This produced a probabilistic forecast for each possible match in the tournament.
—Achim Zeileis, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
These systems rely on probabilistic risk scoring.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
In contrast, probabilistic computers use p-bits, which are electronic elements that fluctuate randomly between 0 and 1.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for probabilistic
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“Probabilistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probabilistic. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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