noun
- people who study or work with probability theory and statistics
- adherents of probabilism, a philosophical doctrine that holds probable knowledge is sufficient for practical decisions
Usage: mathematics; statistics
Usage: philosophy; theology
Examples
- The conference brought together leading probabilists from universities around the world.
- Modern probabilists use advanced computational methods to solve complex problems.
- These probabilists developed new models for predicting market behavior.
- The research team included several prominent probabilists and statisticians.
- Jesuit probabilists in the 17th century argued for moral flexibility in uncertain situations.
- The debate between probabilists and rigorists shaped Catholic moral theology.