1. Likely but not certain to be or become true or real
   "he foresaw a probable loss"
    
2. Apparently destined
   "the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme"

1. An applicant likely to be chosen
   "She was considered a probable for the prestigious scholarship"

Derived forms: probables

See also: equiprobable, likely, presumptive, verisimilar

Type of: applicant, applier

Antonym: improbable

Encyclopedia: Probable