likelihood

Example Sentences

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Each contract is built on a “yes” or “no” outcome, and the price range of between $0.01 and $0.99 reflects what the collective market thinks of that outcome’s likelihood.

From MarketWatch

That said, some sources in Reform now suggest that a more realistic goal would be to become biggest opposition party, in all likelihood behind Plaid Cymru.

From BBC

Voight’s paper had stated the possibility, even likelihood, of a landslide.

From Literature

The analysis showed that CAA substantially increased the likelihood of developing dementia within the five-year time frame, with a stronger effect than stroke by itself.

From Science Daily

The contract prices fluctuate as traders, weighing the likelihood of various outcomes, buy and sell contracts.

From The Wall Street Journal