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[–] bizarroland@lemmy.world -3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

I meant it in the secondary definition of the term, which is "establishing a probability".

Plausible is also a good word for it, but probable is still apt

[–] otp@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 days ago

This is the first time I've heard that definition. It seems like a niche definition that can easily result in misunderstandings

[–] blarghly@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

You aren't establishing a probability.

Or, by saying "probably" you are establishing a probability of > 0.5.... with absolutely no proof.