Likelihood: meaning, definitions and examples

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likelihood

[ ˈlaɪklihʊd ]

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in statistics

The likelihood is a measure of how probable a specific outcome is compared to all possible outcomes.

Synonyms

chance, odds, probability

Examples of usage

The likelihood of winning the lottery is extremely low.
There is a high likelihood of rain tomorrow.

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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.