likelihood

[US]/ˈlaɪklihʊd/
[UK]/ˈlaɪklihʊd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. probability, possibility.

Phrases & Collocations

likelihood of success

maximum likelihood

likelihood ratio

likelihood estimation

maximum likelihood estimation

in all likelihood

likelihood function

maximum likelihood estimator

Example Sentences

judgemental decisions about the likelihood of company survival.

young people who can see no likelihood of finding employment.

Otherwise, decorate a likelihood impertinently to leave sequela to bridal chamber.

We must try our best to reduce the likelihood of war.

Do you think there is any likelihood of his agreeing to it?

I don't think there is any likelihood of his agreeing to it.

stood on the brink of the cliff); in an extended sense it indicates the likelihood or imminence of a sudden change (

anticipate trouble. Tohope is to look forward with desire and usually with a measure of confidence in the likelihood of gaining what is desired:

Lacquer timber surface gives heavy blackening: The likelihood is knag going up Qi Qian was not sealed, classics sun is basked in, knag be heated, colophony from knag inside oozy and cause.

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