probabilistic
adjective
prob·a·bi·lis·tic
ˌprä-bə-bə-ˈli-stik 
1
: of or relating to probabilism
2
: of, relating to, or based on probability
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Even then, conclusions remain probabilistic.
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Alex Smolak,
STAT,
27 June 2026
But soon the probabilistic method proved its worth.
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Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
26 June 2026
Sometimes that means concentrating probabilistic reasoning where experts can inspect it once and allowing deterministic systems to execute consistently.
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Demetri Giannikopoulos,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Directors are being asked to govern probabilistic rather than deterministic systems, often in turbulent economic conditions and with uneven levels of AI literacy around the table.
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Samantha Gloede,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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Alex Smolak,
STAT,
27 June 2026
But soon the probabilistic method proved its worth.
—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
26 June 2026
Sometimes that means concentrating probabilistic reasoning where experts can inspect it once and allowing deterministic systems to execute consistently.
—
Demetri Giannikopoulos,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Directors are being asked to govern probabilistic rather than deterministic systems, often in turbulent economic conditions and with uneven levels of AI literacy around the table.
—
Samantha Gloede,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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“Probabilistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probabilistic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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