Likelihood
/ˈlaɪklihʊd/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:19 pts10 letters
Definition of Likelihood
noun
- 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 probability that some fixed outcome was generated by a random distribution with a specific parameter.
- Likeness, resemblance.
""There is no likelihood between pure light and black darkness, or between righteousness and reprobation." (Sir W. Raleigh)"
- Appearance, show, sign, expression.
""What of his heart perceive you in his face by any likelihood he showed to-day ?" (Shak)"
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