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| chance |
the estimated likelihood that a given thing will happen; probability. [1/7 definitions] |
| extrapolate |
to make an estimate or inference of (future probability or the like) on the basis of what is already known or has already occurred. [1/3 definitions] |
| likelihood |
the state or degree of being likely; probability; chance. [1/2 definitions] |
| moderator |
a substance, such as graphite or heavy water, used in nuclear reactors to slow down neutrons, thus increasing the probability of fission. [1/2 definitions] |
| most likely |
with much greater probability than not; very probably. |
| must1 |
used to express a logical probability or reasonable inference (followed by "have" plus a past participle when referring to an action or state in the past). [1/7 definitions] |
| odds |
the probability that one thing is more likely to happen than another. [2/4 definitions] |
| prospect |
(usu. pl.) probability of success or profit. [1/5 definitions] |
| risk |
the probability of loss to an insurer, esp. an insurance company. [1/6 definitions] |
| stochastic |
of, or arising from chance or probability. [1/2 definitions] |
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