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  • 21likelihood — like|li|hood [ laıkli,hud ] noun singular or uncount * the chance that something might happen: likelihood of: The likelihood of developing cancer is increased in people who smoke. likelihood that: There s a strong likelihood that he will run for… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 22likelihood */ — UK [ˈlaɪklɪhʊd] / US [ˈlaɪklɪˌhʊd] noun [singular/uncountable] the chance that something might happen likelihood of: The likelihood of developing cancer is increased in people who smoke. likelihood that: There s a strong likelihood that he will… …

    English dictionary

  • 23likelihood — noun (singular, uncountable) 1 the degree to which something can reasonably be expected to happen; probability (+ of): taking steps to reduce the likelihood of disease (+ (that)): a greater likelihood that you will make a profit 2 in all… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 24likelihood — noun a) The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state of being probable. In all likelihood the meeting will be cancelled. b) Shorthand for likelihood function; the probability that a real world… …

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  • 25likelihood — /luyk lee hood /, n. 1. the state of being likely or probable; probability. 2. a probability or chance of something: There is a strong likelihood of his being elected. 3. Archaic. indication of a favorable end; promise. Also, likeliness. [1350… …

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  • 26likelihood — noun the likelihood of getting a fair trial in this court is slim smoking greatly increases the likelihood of lung disease Syn: probability, chance, prospect, possibility, likeliness, odds, feasibility; risk, threat, danger; hope, promise …

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  • 27likelihood — [ˈlaɪklihʊd] noun [singular/U] the chance that something might happen The likelihood of developing cancer is increased in people who smoke.[/ex] a strong likelihood that he will run for president[/ex] …

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  • 28likelihood of confusion — Touchstone of trademark infringement under Lanham Trade Mark Act is likelihood of confusion, or whether substantial number of ordinarily prudent purchasers are likely to be misled or confused as to source of different product. Mushroom Makers,… …

    Black's law dictionary

  • 29likelihood of confusion — Touchstone of trademark infringement under Lanham Trade Mark Act is likelihood of confusion, or whether substantial number of ordinarily prudent purchasers are likely to be misled or confused as to source of different product. Mushroom Makers,… …

    Black's law dictionary

  • 30likelihood — noun Date: 14th century probability < a strong likelihood that he is correct T. D. Anderson > …

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