Hledat
Odds
01
pravděpodobnost, šance
the likelihood or probability of something actually taking place
Example
She calculated the odds of getting a heads in a single coin toss as 50 %.
Investors weighed the odds of success before deciding to fund the startup.
The doctor explained the odds of recovery, giving the patient hope despite the seriousness of the condition.
02
kurz, pravděpodobnost
the likelihood of a particular event occurring, typically expressed as the ratio of the potential payout to the amount of the original wager
03
překážky, obtíže
circumstances that make it difficult to achieve something
Example
He overcame the odds of growing up in a rough neighborhood to become a successful lawyer.
The team won the championship even though the odds were stacked heavily in favor of their opponents.
She fought against the odds and successfully completed her degree while working two jobs.
Příklad
She calculated the odds of getting a heads in a single coin toss as 50%.
Investors weighed the odds of success before deciding to fund the startup.
The doctor explained the odds of recovery, giving the patient hope despite the seriousness of the condition.
The odds of winning the grand prize in the raffle are one in a thousand.
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