"theoretical probability" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: theoretical probabilities [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} theoretical probability (plural theoretical probabilities)
  1. (mathematics) the probability that a certain outcome will occur, as determined through reasoning or calculation. Categories (topical): Mathematics Related terms: experimental probability
    Sense id: en-theoretical_probability-en-noun-BBQjssdh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: mathematics, sciences

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