Likelihood

Definitions

1. The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.
   countable, uncountable
2. The probability that some fixed outcome was generated by a random distribution with a specific parameter.
   countable, uncountable
3. Likeness, resemblance.
   countable, uncountable
4. Appearance, show, sign, expression.
   archaic, countable, uncountable

Equivalents

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.”

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