odds

Definition

The ratio of the probability of an event happening to that of it not happening.

Etymology

From odd (“uneven, strange”).

Example Sentences

• "I'd say the odds are strongly in favor of the sun rising tomorrow morning."
• "A thouſand Perſean horſemen are at hand, Sent from the King to ouercome vs all. […] A thouſand horſmen? We fiue hundred foote? An ods too great, for vs to ſtand againſt: […]"
• "I looked at the odds given by all bookmakers."