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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  
n.  The branch of mathematics that studies the likelihood of occurrence of random events in order to predict the behavior of defined systems.
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