Probable definition

Probable means likely to occur; reasonably expected; realistic.
Probable with respect to violations, means that a violation is reasonably likely to result in food adulteration or a risk to health.
Probable means likely or reasonably likely to occur. Probable is used to distinguish likely impacts from those that merely have a possibility of occurring, but are remote or speculative. WAC 197-111-782.

Examples of Probable in a sentence

  • In addition, an updated Opinion of Probable Cost for construction will be provided based on the final size of the project.

  • Provide fiscal guarantee for 125% of the outstanding Infrastructure (Development) Improvement Costs, with Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Costs.

  • All fees will need to be validated by a sealed Engineers Estimate of Probable Quantities (Attachment 1).

  • Accordingly, the ARCHITECT/ENGINEER cannot and does not guarantee that bids will not vary from any Statement of Probable Construction Cost or other cost estimate prepared by him.

  • Probable duration of the serious health condition (approximate date of return to work).


More Definitions of Probable

Probable means that the alleged violator's conduct more likely than not would have an adverse effect.
Probable means more likely than not to occur; reasonably expected; realistic.
Probable means likely or reasonably likely to occur, as in "a reasonable probability of more than a moderate effect on the quality of the environment" (see Section 25.05.794 (Significant)). "Probable" is used to distinguish likely impacts from those that merely have a possibility of occurring, but are remote or speculative. This is not meant as a strict statistical probability test.
Probable means likely or reasonably likely to occur, as in “a reasonable probability of more than a moderate effect on the quality of the envi- ronment” (see Section 25.05.794 (Significant)). “Probable” is used to distinguish likely impacts from those that merely have a possibility of occurring, but are remote or speculative. This is not meant as a strict statistical probability test. (Ord. 114057 § 1(part), 1988: Ord. 111866 §
Probable means that the alleged violator's conduct more likely than not did or would have caused an adverse effect.
Probable means likely or reasonably likely to occur, as in ‘a reasonable probability of more than a moderate effect on the quality of the environment‘ (see WAC 197-11-794). Probable is
Probable means more likely than not.