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〜だろう: probably (plain)
N4 · 09 Appearance, hearsay & judgment
Plain form of でしょう: shows a guess about something.
Plain form + だろう. Used by men in speech or in writing and news. 〜だろうか is a question to yourself, and 〜だろう? with rising tone seeks agreement. 〜でしょう is the polite version. Women usually use 〜でしょ in casual speech.
Examples
明日はきっと晴れるだろう。
It will surely be sunny tomorrow.
彼ならうまくやるだろう。
He will probably do well.