probability theory

probability theory

noun Mathematics, Statistics.
the theory of analyzing and making statements concerning the probability of the occurrence of uncertain events. Compare probability (def. 4).

Origin:
1830–40
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Probability theory is always a great word to know.
So is real number. Does it mean:
a rational number or the limit of a sequence of rational numbers, as opposed to a complex number
quantity; number represented by a figure or symbol, a point in the range of a function
WordNet
probability theory

noun
the branch of applied mathematics that deals with probabilities 
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