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  2. ODDS definition: 1. the probability (= how likely it is) that a particular thing will or will not happen: 2. in…. Learn more.

  3. 1. a (1) : the probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances. the odds are against it. (2) : the ratio of the probability of one event to that of an alternative event. b (1) : a difference favoring one of two opposed things. overwhelming odds.

  4. Jan 14, 2021 · The odds of an event occurring are equal to the ratio of favorable outcomes to unfavorable outcomes. Think about the odds for the arrow of the spinner above landing on red: favorable outcomes = 1(red)

  5. odds. noun. /ɒdz/ /ɑːdz/ [plural] Idioms. (usually the odds) the degree to which something is likely to happen. The odds are very much in our favour (= we are likely to succeed). The odds are heavily against him (= he is not likely to succeed). The odds are that (= it is likely that) she'll win.

  6. 5 days ago · plural noun. 1. (foll by on or against) the probability, expressed as a ratio, that a certain event will take place. the odds against the outsider are a hundred to one. 2. the amount, expressed as a ratio, by which the wager of one better is greater than that of another. he was offering odds of five to one. 3.

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › OddsOdds - Wikipedia

    In probability theory, odds provide a measure of the likelihood of a particular outcome. When specific events are equally likely, odds are calculated as the ratio of the number of events that produce that outcome to the number that do not. Odds are commonly used in gambling and statistics.

  8. 1 the odds the degree to which something is likely to happen The odds are very much in our favor (= we are likely to succeed). The odds are heavily against him (= he is not likely to succeed). The odds are that (= it is likely that) she'll win. What are the odds (= how likely is it) he won't show up?

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