Likelihood: meaning, definitions and examples
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likelihood
[ ˈlaɪklihʊd ]
in statistics
The likelihood is a measure of how probable a specific outcome is compared to all possible outcomes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The likelihood of winning the lottery is extremely low.
- There is a high likelihood of rain tomorrow.
in everyday language
The likelihood refers to the chance or probability of something happening.
Synonyms
chance, possibility, probability
Examples of usage
- There is a high likelihood that he will be promoted.
- The likelihood of success is dependent on various factors.
Translations
Translations of the word "likelihood" in other languages:
🇵🇹 probabilidade
🇮🇳 संभावना
🇩🇪 Wahrscheinlichkeit
🇮🇩 kemungkinan
🇺🇦 ймовірність
🇵🇱 prawdopodobieństwo
🇯🇵 可能性
🇫🇷 probabilité
🇪🇸 probabilidad
🇹🇷 olasılık
🇰🇷 가능성
🇸🇦 احتمالية
🇨🇿 pravděpodobnost
🇸🇰 pravdepodobnosť
🇨🇳 可能性
🇸🇮 verjetnost
🇮🇸 líkur
🇰🇿 ықтималдық
🇬🇪 სავარაუდოობა
🇦🇿 ehtimal
🇲🇽 probabilidad
Word origin
The word 'likelihood' originated in the late 16th century from the combination of 'likely' and 'hood'. It has been used to describe the probability or chance of something happening, both in statistical contexts and everyday language.
See also: alike, alikeness, dislike, disliked, likable, like, likely, liken, likeness, likewise, liking, unlike, unlikeliness.