LIKELIHOOD


Meaning of LIKELIHOOD in English

ˈlīklēˌhu̇d, -liˌ- noun

Etymology: Middle English liklihod, from likli likely + -hod, -had -hood

1. obsolete : likeness

2. : probability

in all likelihood it will rain

3. chiefly Britain : appearance of probable success : promise

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