Meaning of Likelihood | Babel Free
ˈlaɪklihʊdDefinitions
- The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.
- The probability that some fixed outcome was generated by a random distribution with a specific parameter.
- Likeness, resemblance.
- Appearance, show, sign, expression.
Equivalents
Euskara
egiantz
Français
vraisemblance
Bahasa Indonesia
kebolehjadian
Nederlands
waarschijnlijkheid
Svenska
sannolikhet
Tiếng Việt
khả năng
Examples
“In all likelihood the meeting will be cancelled.”
“The likelihood is that the inflation rate will continue to rise.”
“While starting early can increase your likelihood of attaining millionaire status, the investments you choose play an equally important role.”
“There is no likelihood between pure light and black darkness, […]or between righteousness and reprobation.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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