probabilistically

adv : by the use of probability theory; "we can calculate the

position of the particles probabilistically"

probabilistic

Relating to, or governed by, probability. The

behaviour of a probabilistic system cannot be predicted

exactly but the probability of certain behaviours is known.

Such systems may be simulated using {pseudo-random} numbers.

{Evolutionary computation} uses probabilistic processes to

generate new (potential) solutions to a problem.

See also {deterministic}, {non-probabilistic}.

(1995-09-22)