likely but not certain to be or become true or real; "a likely result"; "he foresaw a probable loss"
a case that meets the clinical case definition, has noncontributory or no serologic or virologic testing, and is not epidemiologically linked to a confirmed case
Rendering probable; supporting, or giving ground for, belief, but not demonstrating; as, probable evidence; probable presumption
You can use probable to describe a role or function that someone or something is likely to have. The Socialists united behind their probable presidential candidate, Michel Rocard. = likely. likely to exist, happen, or be true (probabilis, from probare; PROBE). someone who is likely to be chosen for a team, to win a race etc
Information or intelligence reported by two independent sources is classified as probably true The test for independence is certainty that the information report of one source was not derived from the other source, usually resulting in reliance on original reporting Analytical judgment counts as one source Ensure that no more than one source is based solely on analytical judgment
Having more evidence for than against; supported by evidence which inclines the mind to believe, but leaves some room for doubt; likely
vagueness If you say that something is probable, you mean that it is likely to be true or likely to happen. It is probable that the medication will suppress the symptom without treating the condition An airline official said a bomb was the incident's most probable cause. = likely unlikely