Definitions
- Referring to the chance or possibility of something happening. - Describing the plausibility or probability of an event occurring. - Talking about the degree of expectation or anticipation for a particular outcome.
- Referring to the chance or likelihood of something happening. - Describing the statistical measure of the likelihood of an event occurring. - Talking about the mathematical calculation of the likelihood of a particular outcome.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the chance or likelihood of something happening.
- 2Both words can be used in a statistical or mathematical context.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the likelihood of a particular outcome.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Likelihood is more commonly used in everyday language, while probability is more commonly used in technical or scientific contexts.
- 2Measurement: Probability is a precise mathematical calculation, while likelihood is a more general estimation.
- 3Subjectivity: Likelihood can be subjective and based on personal opinion, while probability is objective and based on mathematical calculations.
- 4Scope: Probability can be used to describe the likelihood of a specific outcome in a set of possible outcomes, while likelihood can be used to describe the overall chance of an event occurring.
- 5Connotation: Probability is associated with a more formal and technical tone, while likelihood is associated with a more casual and conversational tone.
Remember this!
Likelihood and probability are synonyms that both refer to the chance or likelihood of something happening. However, probability is a more precise mathematical calculation used in technical or scientific contexts, while likelihood is a more general estimation used in everyday language. Additionally, probability is more objective and formal, while likelihood is more subjective and casual.
