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Provable and Probable Definitions

Provable

To establish the truth or validity of (something) by the presentation of argument or evidence
The novel proves that the essayist can write in more than one genre. The storm proved him to be wrong in his prediction.

Probable

Likely to happen or to be true
War seemed probable in 1938. The home team, far ahead, is the probable winner.

Provable

To demonstrate the reality of (something)
He proved his strength by doing 50 pushups.

Probable

Likely but uncertain; plausible.

Provable

To show (oneself) to be what is specified or to have a certain characteristic
Proved herself to be a formidable debater.
Proved herself to be worthy of the task.

Probable

(Theology) Of or relating to opinions and actions in ethics and morals for whose lawfulness intrinsic reasons or extrinsic authority may be adduced.
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Provable

To establish by the required amount of evidence
Proved his case in court.

Probable

Likely or most likely to be true.
It's probable that it will rain tomorrow.
The probable source of the failure was the mass of feathers in the intake manifold.

Provable

To establish the authenticity of (a will).

Probable

Likely to happen.
With all the support we have, success is looking probable.

Provable

To demonstrate the validity of (a hypothesis or proposition).

Probable

Supporting, or giving ground for, belief, but not demonstrating.
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Provable

To verify (the result of a calculation).

Probable

(obsolete) Capable of being proved.

Provable

To subject (a gun, for instance) to a test.

Probable

Something that is likely.

Provable

(Printing) To make a sample impression of (type); proof.

Probable

A person who is likely to appear or do a certain thing.
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Provable

(Archaic) To find out or learn (something) through experience.

Probable

Capable of being proved.

Provable

To be shown to be such; turn out
A theory that proved impractical in practice.
A schedule that proved to be too demanding.

Probable

Having more evidence for than against; supported by evidence which inclines the mind to believe, but leaves some room for doubt; likely.
That is accounted probable which has better arguments producible for it than can be brought against it.
I do not say that the principles of religion are merely probable; I have before asserted them to be morally certain.

Provable

Of a statement or hypothesis that can be proven.

Probable

Rendering probable; supporting, or giving ground for, belief, but not demonstrating; as, probable evidence; probable presumption.

Provable

Capable of being proved; demonstrable.

Probable

An applicant likely to be chosen

Provable

Capable of being demonstrated or proved;
Obvious lies
A demonstrable lack of concern for the general welfare
Practical truth provable to all men

Probable

Likely but not certain to be or become true or real;
A likely result
He foresaw a probable loss

Probable

Apparently destined;
The probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme

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