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

Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look, At “likelihood,” a word that needs a good book! The dictionary gives you quite a clue, Of what this term is meant to do. It's about probability , it’s plain to see, How likely something might be! Think of it like spinning a wheel with glee, What chance does red have? That's "likelihood" you see! Or maybe a coin toss, heads or tails so bright, The “likelihood” depends on how things take flight. It’s the chance of something happening, true, And whether it's probable – for me and for you! So “probability,” "state," and "degree" combine, To show us just how likely a future will shine. Got it? Excellent! Now let’s move on with grace, Let’s practice using ‘likelihood’ in its rightful place! 😊