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likelihood

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[ lahyk-lee-hood ]

noun

  1. the state of being likely or probable; probability.
  2. a probability or chance of something:

    There is a strong likelihood of his being elected.

  3. Archaic. indication of a favorable end; promise.


likelihood

/ ˈlaɪklɪˌnɪs; ˈlaɪklɪˌhʊd /

noun

  1. the condition of being likely or probable; probability
  2. something that is probable
  3. statistics the probability of a given sample being randomly drawn regarded as a function of the parameters of the population. The likelihood ratio is the ratio of this to the maximized likelihood See also maximum likelihood
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • p·l·Ǵǻ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of likelihood1

First recorded in 1350–1400, likelihood is from the Middle English word liklihood. See likely, -hood
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Her team is looking at how the presence of certain proteins in the blood could indicate the likelihood of future inflammation in the brain.

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The blaze came after the National Hazards Partnership issued an amber wildfire warning this weekend, highlighting the likelihood of fires that could be difficult to control.

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It comes as the National Hazards Partnership issued an amber wildfire warning this weekend, highlighting the likelihood of fires that could be difficult to control.

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The email confirmed Matthew Sharkey was a direct relative of Baby Callum, with a one in 36 billion likelihood of him not being.

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Several countries are expected to issue tariffs in return, ratcheting up the likelihood of a global trade war.

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