as in probability
the quality or state of being likely to occur
the weatherman on TV said that the likelihood of rain today was fairly high
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Recent Examples of likelihood
Americans’ financial fragility and emergency expenses The likelihood that people in the U.S. could come up with $2,000 to cover an unexpected need is at its lowest point since the survey question began.
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Michelle Fox, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
Carine Langlois, 56, remains sceptical about the likelihood of armed conflict in France.
—Lisa Klaassen, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
The likelihood of experiencing side effects depends on factors such as dosage, duration of treatment, and individual response.
—Phuoc Anh (anne) Nguyen, Pharmd, Ms, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Yankees Lineup Questions Considering how many aging players the team relies on, their offseason didn’t reflect the likelihood of major injuries.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Fox, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
Carine Langlois, 56, remains sceptical about the likelihood of armed conflict in France.
—Lisa Klaassen, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
The likelihood of experiencing side effects depends on factors such as dosage, duration of treatment, and individual response.
—Phuoc Anh (anne) Nguyen, Pharmd, Ms, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Yankees Lineup Questions Considering how many aging players the team relies on, their offseason didn’t reflect the likelihood of major injuries.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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“Likelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likelihood. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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