odds

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Etymology

From odd (“uneven, strange”)

Noun

odds (plural only)

  1. The ratio of the probabilities of an event happening to that of it not happening.
    I'd say the odds are strongly in favor of the sun rising tomorrow morning.
  2. The ratio of winnings to stake in betting situations.

Usage notes

  • The word "odds" is sometimes used with a singular verb, making the usage example given above: The odds is strongly in favor ....

Derived terms

Terms derived from odds

Translations

the ratio of the probabilities of an event happening to that of it not happening
the ratio of winnings to stake in betting situations

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Last modified on 27 April 2013, at 02:17