Noun

(Likelihood function)

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.

The likelihood is that the inflation rate will continue to rise.

(statistics) The probability that some fixed outcome was generated by a random distribution with a specific parameter.

Likeness, resemblance.

"There is no likelihood between pure light and black darkness, or between righteousness and reprobation." (Sir W. Raleigh)

(archaic) Appearance, show, sign, expression.

"What of his heart perceive you in his face by any likelihood he showed to-day ?" (Shak)

Noun

(en noun)

Mental acceptance of a claim as likely true.

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Faith or trust in the reality of something; often based upon one's own reasoning, trust in a claim, desire of actuality, and/or evidence considered.

(countable) Something believed.

(uncountable) The quality or state of believing.

(uncountable) Religious faith.

(in the plural) One's religious or moral convictions.