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likelihood
[ lahyk-lee-hood ]
noun
- the state of being likely or probable; probability.
- a probability or chance of something:
There is a strong likelihood of his being elected.
- Archaic. indication of a favorable end; promise.
likelihood
/ ˈlaɪklɪˌnɪs; ˈlaɪklɪˌhʊd /
noun
- the condition of being likely or probable; probability
- something that is probable
- 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
Other 51Թ Forms
- p·l·Ǵǻ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of likelihood1
Example Sentences
Her team is looking at how the presence of certain proteins in the blood could indicate the likelihood of future inflammation in the brain.
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.
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.
The email confirmed Matthew Sharkey was a direct relative of Baby Callum, with a one in 36 billion likelihood of him not being.
Several countries are expected to issue tariffs in return, ratcheting up the likelihood of a global trade war.
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