| prob.2 |
abbreviation of "problem." |
| probability |
the quality, condition, or fact of being probable. [3 definitions] |
| probable |
likely to occur or be true. [2 definitions] |
| probable cause |
a reasonable basis for believing that a person is guilty of a crime. |
| probably |
quite likely; almost certainly. |
| probate |
the legal establishing of a will as authentic, valid, and binding. [3 definitions] |
| probate court |
a special court with jurisdiction over the probating of wills, the administration of estates, and the determination of guardians for minors and incompetents. |
| probation |
a trial period or process, as of one's qualifications or for redeeming past failures. [2 definitions] |
| probationer |
one who is on or subject to probation. |
| probation officer |
a court-appointed official who supervises persons, including convicts, who are on probation. |
| probative |
serving or designed to test or prove. [2 definitions] |
| probe |
to delve into deeply or thoroughly. [6 definitions] |
| probiotic |
beneficial microorganisms found in certain dietary supplements and food products, esp. dairy products such as yogurt. [2 definitions] |
| probity |
proven trustworthiness; honesty; integrity. |
| problem |
a question or circumstance that causes difficulty or uncertainty. [3 definitions] |
| problematic |
presenting difficulties or causing doubt; questionable. |
| problem-solving |
the act or process of finding solutions to a complex issue. |
| pro bono |
of or indicating services, as by a lawyer or doctor, that are provided without payment for poor people, charitable organizations, or the like. |
| pro bono publico |
(Latin) for the public good. |
| proboscis |
a long flexible trunk or snout, esp. that of an elephant. [3 definitions] |
| procaine |
a synthetic white crystalline compound used as a local anesthetic. |