likelihood — the chance that something will happen; probability
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the chance that something will happen; probability
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
Korean meaning: 가능성, 개연성
Korean pronunciation: **라이**클리후드
Example Sentences
- The likelihood of my cat actually listening to me is surprisingly low.
- The likelihood of finding a parking spot during Black Friday is about the same as finding a unicorn.
- Scientists assess the likelihood of various climate change scenarios.
likelihood
NOUN//ˈlaɪklihʊd//
the chance that something will happen; probability
Meteorologists assess the likelihood of the approaching storm hitting the city
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The likelihood of leaving childhood neighborhood becomes reality.
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Origin
중세 영어 'likely'(가능성이 있는)에 명사형 접미사 '-hood'(상태)가 결합되어 '가능성이 있는 상태'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“The likelihood of my cat actually listening to me is surprisingly low.”
“The likelihood of finding a parking spot during Black Friday is about the same as finding a unicorn.”
“Scientists assess the likelihood of various climate change scenarios.”
“Insurance companies calculate the likelihood of accidents to determine premiums.”
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