used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
ArbitraryadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrbətreri/
based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
From this reading Arbitrary actions such as we call criminal cannot ever be justified by mathematics.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is the method by which unfavorable chance happenings are made least probable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Arbitrary actions such as we call criminal cannot ever be justified by mathematics.
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The effect of moral considerations, in conduct, may be stated to be a mathematically verifiable reduction in the number of unfavorable possible chance happenings.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The effect of moral considerations, in conduct, may be stated to be a mathematically verifiable reduction in the number of unfavorable possible chance happenings.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The effect of moral considerations, in conduct, may be stated to be a mathematically verifiable reduction in the number of unfavorable possible chance happenings.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, whether this process is termed the intelligent use of probability, or ethics, or piety, makes no difference in the fact.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Arbitrary actions such as we call criminal cannot ever be justified by mathematics.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Of course, whether this process is termed the intelligent use of probability, or ethics, or piety, makes no difference in the fact.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The effect of moral considerations, in conduct, may be stated to be a mathematically verifiable reduction in the number of unfavorable possible chance happenings.
ethicsnounUS /ˈeθɪks/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading Of course, whether this process is termed the intelligent use of probability, or ethics, or piety, makes no difference in the fact.
at any time
From this reading Arbitrary actions such as we call criminal cannot ever be justified by mathematics.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Of course, whether this process is termed the intelligent use of probability, or ethics, or piety, makes no difference in the fact.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading The effect of moral considerations, in conduct, may be stated to be a mathematically verifiable reduction in the number of unfavorable possible chance happenings.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
increasesnounUS /ɪnˈkriːsəz/
plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Of course, whether this process is termed the intelligent use of probability, or ethics, or piety, makes no difference in the fact.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the method by which unfavorable chance happenings are made least probable.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading Arbitrary actions such as we call criminal cannot ever be justified by mathematics.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is the method by which unfavorable chance happenings are made least probable.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is the method by which unfavorable chance happenings are made least probable.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Of course, whether this process is termed the intelligent use of probability, or ethics, or piety, makes no difference in the fact.
mathematicallyadverbUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəli/
with respect to mathematics
From this reading The effect of moral considerations, in conduct, may be stated to be a mathematically verifiable reduction in the number of unfavorable possible chance happenings.
mathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading Arbitrary actions such as we call criminal cannot ever be justified by mathematics.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The effect of moral considerations, in conduct, may be stated to be a mathematically verifiable reduction in the number of unfavorable possible chance happenings.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading It is the method by which unfavorable chance happenings are made least probable.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading The effect of moral considerations, in conduct, may be stated to be a mathematically verifiable reduction in the number of unfavorable possible chance happenings.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course, whether this process is termed the intelligent use of probability, or ethics, or piety, makes no difference in the fact.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The effect of moral considerations, in conduct, may be stated to be a mathematically verifiable reduction in the number of unfavorable possible chance happenings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of course, whether this process is termed the intelligent use of probability, or ethics, or piety, makes no difference in the fact.
pietynounUS /ˈpaɪəti/
righteousness by virtue of being pious
From this reading Of course, whether this process is termed the intelligent use of probability, or ethics, or piety, makes no difference in the fact.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The effect of moral considerations, in conduct, may be stated to be a mathematically verifiable reduction in the number of unfavorable possible chance happenings.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading It is the method by which unfavorable chance happenings are made least probable.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Of course, whether this process is termed the intelligent use of probability, or ethics, or piety, makes no difference in the fact.
reductionnounUS /rəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of decreasing or reducing something
From this reading The effect of moral considerations, in conduct, may be stated to be a mathematically verifiable reduction in the number of unfavorable possible chance happenings.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading The effect of moral considerations, in conduct, may be stated to be a mathematically verifiable reduction in the number of unfavorable possible chance happenings.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Arbitrary actions such as we call criminal cannot ever be justified by mathematics.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Of course, whether this process is termed the intelligent use of probability, or ethics, or piety, makes no difference in the fact.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course, whether this process is termed the intelligent use of probability, or ethics, or piety, makes no difference in the fact.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The effect of moral considerations, in conduct, may be stated to be a mathematically verifiable reduction in the number of unfavorable possible chance happenings.
unfavorableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/
not encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
the act of using
From this reading Of course, whether this process is termed the intelligent use of probability, or ethics, or piety, makes no difference in the fact.
verifiableadjectiveUS /ˈverəfaɪəbəl/
capable of being verified
From this reading The effect of moral considerations, in conduct, may be stated to be a mathematically verifiable reduction in the number of unfavorable possible chance happenings.
precisely as stated
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Arbitrary actions such as we call criminal cannot ever be justified by mathematics.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Of course, whether this process is termed the intelligent use of probability, or ethics, or piety, makes no difference in the fact.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is the method by which unfavorable chance happenings are made least probable.
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading "The probability of unfavorable consequences cannot be zero in any action of common life, but the probability increases by a very high power as a series of actions is lengthened.
