likelihoodrules
nounUK /ˈlaɪklihʊd ruːlz/
US /ˈlaɪklihʊd ruːlz/
Rules that tell you how likely something is to happen.
The likelihoodrules help us guess if it will rain tomorrow.
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2. Guidelines for estimating how probable an event is.
Scientists use likelihoodrules to compare different outcomes.
3. A set of principles for judging which result is most expected.
The game's likelihoodrules decide who wins when two players tie.
4. Informal rules of thumb for guessing chances in everyday life.
By likelihoodrules, a dark sky means rain is coming.