XPost: alt.usage.english
which is the stronger statement:
-There is a possibility of <an event> happening
-There is a probability of <an event> happening <----- Extremely rare
(navi-esque)
if something is probable... you usu. qualify it ...
e.g.
more than 1/3 probability that......
more probable than not that....
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For example:
"There is a possibility of rain tomorrow" is vague and doesn't provide
any specific information about the chances of rain.
"There is a 70% probability of rain tomorrow" is much more specific and informative, giving a clear indication of the likelihood.
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