LIKELIHOOD Definition & Meaning

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likelihood

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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 /

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

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First recorded in 1350–1400, likelihood is from the Middle English word liklihood. See likely, -hood

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In all likelihood, for most Power 4 programs, there will still be walk-on players filling spots on the team.

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In its ruling, the party said she was being removed to "avoid or reduce the likelihood of further harm to the party".

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For example, pre-exam anxiety can cause the pelvic floor muscles to tighten, increasing the likelihood of pain.

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It all likelihood, he's the one who would have come on against Iceland.

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Allowing time to process the experience afterward is also important to reduce the likelihood of a negative experience, she explained.

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