likelihood

 
Pronunciation: /ˈlʌɪklɪhʊd/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the state or fact of something’s being likely; probability: young people who can see no likelihood of finding employment [in singular]: situations where there is a likelihood of violence

Phrases

in all likelihood

very probably: in all likelihood Helen will outlive me

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