likelihood
likelihood
the chance that something will happen
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likelihood with Russian translation
likelihood usage examples
Есть большая вероятность снега завтра.
There is a good likelihood of snow tomorrow.
Без практики вероятность успеха невелика.
The likelihood of success is low without practice.
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likelihood synonyms
What's the difference between likelihood / probability / chance / odds / prospect
The base noun meaning the chance that something will happen.
There is a strong likelihood of rain later.
A more formal and often more technical word for likelihood, common in statistics and analysis.
The probability of success is high.
A more common and informal word; can mean likelihood, opportunity, or a random possibility.
There is a good chance she will come.
Usually refers to the chances of success or failure; often used in plural and can sound more conversational.
The odds of winning are low.
Refers to a future possibility or expectation, often with a sense of outlook or potential.
There is little prospect of an agreement.
A broader word that can mean not only likelihood, but also the mere chance that something could happen.
There is a possibility of delays.
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How to pronounce likelihood and what this word means
likelihood means likelihood. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce likelihood
/ˈlaɪklihʊd/
likelihood translation
likelihood
likelihood examples
There is a good likelihood of snow tomorrow.
likelihood transcription
/ˈlaɪklihʊd/, /ˈlaɪkliˌhʊd/
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likelihood meaning: what does it mean?
the chance that something will happen
likelihood pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
likelihood is pronounced as /ˈlaɪklihʊd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
likelihood definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
There is a good likelihood of snow tomorrow. Translation: Есть большая вероятность снега завтра.
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