Meaning & use
likelihood
The chance or probability that something will happen.
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There is a strong likelihood of rain later this afternoon.
Doctors assess the likelihood of recovery based on the patient's age and overall health.
A note on using this word
"Likelihood" is often used in the phrase "in all likelihood," meaning "most probably."
Words with a similar meaning
probabilitychance
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