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chance, in mathematics: see probability probability, in mathematics, assignment of a number as a measure of the "chance" that a given event will occur. There are certain important restrictions on such a probability measure. ..... Click the link for more information. . likelihoodor chanceIn mathematics, a subjective assessment of possibility that, when assigned a numerical value on a scale between impossibility (0) and absolute certainty (1), becomes a probability (see probability theory). Thus, the numerical assignment of a probability depends on the notion of likelihood. If, for example, an experiment (e.g., a die toss) can result in six equally likely possible outcomes, the probability of each is ¹⁄₆. Chance See also Fate. Charity (See GENEROSITY.) Bridoison, Taiel de judge who casts dice to decide cases. [Fr. Lit.: Pantagruel] lake-dwelling sorceress and personification of chance. [Ital. Lit.: Orlando Innamorato] goddess of chance. [Rom. Myth.: Kravitz, 58] renowned American oddsmaker. [Am. Culture: Wallechinsky, 468] suicidal gamble involving a six-shooter, loaded with one bullet. [Folklore: Payton, 590] god of chance. [Rom. Myth.: Espy, 42–43] always make discoveries by accident. [Br. Lit.: Three Princes of Serendip] oracular gems used for casting lots, set in Aaron’s breastplate. [O.T.: Exodus 28:30; Leviticus 8:8] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He takes a chance to get money for college by smuggling drugs. He makes catches most people can't make, and I bet somebody takes a chance on him and ends up being very pleased that they did. The author also takes a chance and introduces a new character to join the terrible twosome. |
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