likelihoodmodel
nounUK /ˈlaɪklihʊd ˈmɒdl/
US /ˈlaɪklihʊd ˈmɑːdl/
A likelihood model is a math tool that helps us guess how likely something is to happen.
The scientist used a likelihood model to predict how often it might rain tomorrow.
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2. A way of scoring how well a guess fits the facts we have.
The team compared two likelihood models to see which one matched the data better.
3. A computer program that estimates chances from examples.
The app uses a likelihood model to guess which song you will like next.
4. In science, a formula that measures how probable the observed results are.
The researchers built a likelihood model to explain the experiment's results.