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likelihood
UK /ˈlaɪklihʊd/ US /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
noun 4
Definitions
noun
1
The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.
In all likelihood the meeting will be cancelled.
The likelihood is that the inflation rate will continue to rise.
2
The probability that some fixed outcome was generated by a random distribution with a specific parameter.
3
Likeness, resemblance.
There is no likelihood between pure light and black darkness, […]or between righteousness and reprobation.
4
Appearance, show, sign, expression.
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