Likelihood Definition

līklē-ho͝od
noun
The fact of being likely to happen; probability.
Webster's New World
Something that is likely to happen.
Webster's New World
(mathematics) Shorthand for likelihood function; the probability that a real world experiment would generate a specific datum, as a function of the parameters of a mathematical model.
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Likeness, resemblance.

"There is no likelihood between pure light and black darkness, or between righteousness and reprobation." (Sir W. Raleigh)
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(archaic) 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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Other Word Forms of Likelihood

Noun

Singular:
likelihood
Plural:
likelihoods

Origin of Likelihood

  • likely + -hood

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Likelihood Sentence Examples

  • There was in all likelihood a near kindred between the earliest inhabitants of the two lands.

  • All a doctor can do is predict the likelihood of success.

  • Not that there was much likelihood.

  • Once you pick out a movie and rent or purchase it, popping popcorn and having a family movie night can help family members to become closer and can decrease the likelihood of children getting into trouble.

  • Do not place the clothing item in your dryer until you are satisfied with the level of stain removal as the heat will increase the likelihood that the stain will become permanent.

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Words Starting With

LLILIK

Words Ending With

DODOOD

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Words Starting With L and Ending With D

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10 Letter Words10 Letter Words Starting With L10 Letter Words Ending With D