likelihood
nomattesté dans les dialogues
- //ˈlaɪklihʊd//
The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.
nom
- 1
The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.
In all likelihood the meeting will be cancelled.
The likelihood is that the inflation rate will continue to rise.
While starting early can increase your likelihood of attaining millionaire status, the investments you choose play an equally important role.
- 2
The probability that some fixed outcome was generated by a random distribution with a specific parameter.
- 3
Likeness, resemblance.
There is no likelihood between pure light and black darkness, […]or between righteousness and reprobation.
- 4
archaïqueAppearance, show, sign, expression.
Étymologie
From Middle English liklihode, equivalent to likely + -hood.
Formes
- pluriel
- likelihoods
likelihood · The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.
likely · Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.Likely · A surname.likeness · The state or quality of being like or alike.