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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 Words From
- super·likeli·hood noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of likelihood1
Example Sentences
AEP or "Annual Exceedance Probability" is used to express the likelihood of a flood occurring in a given area each year.
Earlier this month, a UN-backed assessment said there was a strong likelihood that famine was imminent in areas of northern Gaza.
This allows the caterers to reduce the amount of food they prepare and serve, so that there’s less likelihood of leftovers.
A UN-backed assessment warned earlier this month that there was “strong likelihood that famine is imminent in areas within the northern Gaza Strip”.
"This increases the likelihood of incorrect connections, as we were able to show in computer simulations," explains Prieto-Garcia.
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