What's the difference between "probability" and "possibility"?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I would think the difference is that a "probability" is something that is likely to happen within a reasonable amount of time where a "possibility" will eventually happen but that it may happen between right now and just before the end of the universe.

Answer 3

Probability is the chance that something is likely to happen or be the case.The word probability does not have a consistent definition.

Possibility comprises that which one can achieve or, alternatively, one's potential. Possibility is also referring to something that "could happen", that is not precluded by the facts, but usually not probable.

I don't think there really is a difference...

Answer 4

Probability is just that - the chance that something could occur, usually expressed in decimal, fraction, or percentage form. Possaibility is a binary attribute, as is something either is, or is not possible. How probable is is that the event will occur - that's the probability.

Answer 5

Probability is a measure of how likely a particular outcome will be. Possibility describes whether or not something will be able to occur. In other words, possibility is more black & white, where as probability has shades of grey.

Answer 6

probable is more likely than possible.

Answer 7

probability the quality or fact of being probable (more mathematicle)
and possibility is the state or fact of something being possible

Answer 8

I say these two words often. possible means that it can happen
Probable means that it is likely to happen.
For exampleIt is possible to win the lottery but not probable.
hope this helps