likelihood

noun4

1. •
   The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.

   • In all likelihood the meeting will be cancelled.
   • The likelihood is that the inflation rate will continue to rise.
2. •
   The probability that some fixed outcome was generated by a random distribution with a specific parameter.
3. •
   Likeness, resemblance.

   • There is no likelihood between pure light and black darkness, […]or between righteousness and reprobation. — 1614
4. •
   (no longer used) Appearance, show, sign, expression.