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/pro.bə.ˈlis.tɪs.tɪk prə.ɡræm.ɪŋ/ · prob.a.bil.is.tic pro.gra.ming
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  1. A programming paradigm that uses probability theory to model and reason about uncertainty in computational systems. Probabilistic programming is a powerful tool for modeling complex systems with uncertain parameters.
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  1. A type of programming language that supports the use of probability theory to represent and reason about uncertainty. Probabilistic programming languages, such as Stan and PyMC3, are widely used in Bayesian statistics and machine learning.
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  1. A method of programming that uses probability theory to optimize computational models and make predictions under uncertainty. Probabilistic programming is used in many fields, including finance, healthcare, and climate modeling, to make informed decisions under uncertainty.
Did you know? The concept of probabilistic programming has its roots in the work of Alan Turing, who proposed the use of probability theory to model uncertainty in computational systems in the 1940s.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026