Definitions for odds
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1. oddsnoun

   the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

2. odds, betting oddsnoun

   the ratio by which one better's wager is greater than that of another

   "he offered odds of two to one"

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1. oddsnoun

   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. oddsnoun

   The ratio of winnings to stake in betting situations.

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1. Oddsnoun

   Etymology: from odd

   1. Inequality; excess of either compared with the other.

   Between these two cases there are great odds. Richard Hooker.

   The case is yet not like, but there appeareth great odds between them. Edmund Spenser, on Ireland.

   I will lay the odds that ere this year expire,
   We bear our civil swords and native fire,
   As far as France. William Shakespeare, Henry IV. p. ii.

   Cromwel, with odds of number and of fate,
   Remov’d this bulwark of the church and state. Edmund Waller.

   I chiefly who enjoy
   So far the happier lot, enjoying thee
   Pre-eminent by so much odds. John Milton, Paradise Lost.

   Shall I give him to partake
   Full happiness with me? or rather not;
   But keep the odds of knowledge in my pow’r
   Without co-partner? John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. ix.

   All these, thus unequally furnished with truth, and advanced in knowledge, I suppose of equal natural parts; all the odds between them has been the different scope that has been given to their understandings to range in. John Locke.

   Judging is balancing an account, and determining on which side the odds lie. John Locke.

   2. More than an even wager.

   Since every man by nature is very prone to think the best of himself, and of his own condition; it is odds but he will find a shrewd temptation. Robert South, Serm.

   The presbyterian party endeavoured one day to introduce a debate about repealing the test clause, when there appeared at least four to one odds against them. Jonathan Swift.

   Some bishop bestows upon them some inconsiderable benefice, when ’tis odds they are already encumbered with a numerous family. Jonathan Swift, Miscell.

   3. Advantage; superiority.

   And tho’ the sword, some understood,
   In force had much the odds of wood,
   ’Twas nothing so; both sides were balanc’d
   So equal, none knew which was valiant’st. Hudibras.

   4. Quarrel; debate; dispute.

   I can’t speak
   Any beginning to this peevish odds. William Shakespeare, Othello.

   What is the night?
   Almost at odds with the morning, which is which. William Shakespeare.

   He flashes into one gross crime or other,
   That sets us all at odds. William Shakespeare, King Lear.

   The fox, the ape, and the humble-bee,
   Were still at odds, being but three;
   Until the goose came out of door,
   And staid the odds by adding four. William Shakespeare, L. Lab. Lost.

   Gods of whatsoe’er degree,
   Resume not what themselves have given,
   Or any brother God in heav’n;
   Which keeps the peace among the Gods,
   Or they must always be at odds. Jonathan Swift, Miscell.

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1. Odds

   Odds provide a measure of the likelihood of a particular outcome. They are calculated as the ratio of the number of events that produce that outcome to the number that do not. Odds are commonly used in gambling and statistics. Odds also have a simple relation with probability: the odds of an outcome are the ratio of the probability that the outcome occurs to the probability that the outcome does not occur. In mathematical terms, where p {\displaystyle p} is the probability of the outcome: odds = p 1 − p {\displaystyle {\text{odds}}={\frac {p}{1-p}}} where 1 − p {\displaystyle 1-p} is the probability that the outcome does not occur. Odds can be demonstrated by examining rolling a six-sided die. The odds of rolling a 6 is 1:5. This is because there is 1 event (rolling a 6) that produces the specified outcome of "rolling a 6", and 5 events that do not (rolling a 1,2,3,4 or 5). The odds of rolling either a 5 or 6 is 2:4. This is because there are 2 events (rolling a 5 or 6) that produce the specified outcome of "rolling either a 5 or 6", and 4 events that do not (rolling a 1, 2, 3 or 4). The odds of not rolling a 5 or 6 is the inverse 4:2. This is because there are 4 events that produce the specified outcome of "not rolling a 5 or 6" (rolling a 1, 2, 3 or 4) and two that do not (rolling a 5 or 6). The probability of an event is different, but related, and can be calculated from the odds, and vice versa. The probability of rolling a 5 or 6 is the fraction of the number of events over total events or 2/(2+4), which is 1/3, 0.33 or 33%.When gambling, odds are often the ratio of winnings to the stake and you also get your wager returned. So wagering 1 at 1:5 pays out 6 (5 + 1). If you make 6 wagers of 1, and win once and lose 5 times, you will be paid 6 and finish square. Wagering 1 at 1:1 (Evens) pays out 2 (1 + 1) and wagering 1 at 1:2 pays out 3 (1 + 2). These examples may be displayed in many different forms: Fractional odds with a slash: 5 (5/1 against), 1/1 (Evens), 1/2 (on) (short priced horse). Tote boards use decimal or Continental odds (the ratio of total paid out to stake), e.g. 6.0, 2.0, 1.5 In the US Moneyline a positive number lists winnings per $100 wager; a negative number the amount to wager in order to win $100 on a short-priced horse: 500, 100/–100, –200.

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1. Odds

   The odds in favor of an event or a proposition is defined by the ratio of the probability that the event will happen to the probability that it will not happen. For example, the odds that a randomly chosen day of the week is a Sunday are one to six, which is sometimes written 1 : 6.; see section 1.5 of Gelman et al.. 'Odds' are an expression of relative probabilities. Often 'odds' are quoted as odds against, rather than as odds in favor. For example, the probability that a random day is a Sunday is one-seventh, hence the odds that a random day is a Sunday are 1 : 6. The odds against a random day being a Sunday are 6 : 1. The first figure represents the number of ways of failing to achieve the outcome and the second figure is the number of ways of achieving a favorable outcome. In probability theory and Bayesian statistics, odds may sometimes be more natural or more convenient than probabilities. This is often the case in problems of sequential decision making as for instance in problems of how to stop on a last specific event which is solved by the odds algorithm. Stating "odds against" is a convenient way to propose a bet. When a bookmaker offers betting odds of 6 : 1 against some event occurring, it means that he is prepared to pay out a prize of six times the stake, and return the stake as well, to anyone who places a bet, by making the stake, that the event will occur. If the event does not occur, then the bookmaker keeps the stake. For example, a winning bet of 10 at 6 : 1 against will win '6 × 10 = 60' with the original 10 stake also being returned. Betting odds are skewed to ensure that the bookmaker makes a profit — if true odds were offered the bookmaker would break even in the long run — so the numbers do not represent the bookmaker's true odds.

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1. ODDS

   What does ODDS stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the ODDS acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

2. Odds

   Odd vs. Odds -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Odd and Odds.

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British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'odds' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4334

2. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'odds' in Nouns Frequency: #2275

Anagrams for odds »

1. DDOS

2. DDoS

How to pronounce odds?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say odds in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of odds in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of odds in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of odds in a Sentence

1. Ivan Andarza:

   Drugs are coming across the border, cartels are using migrants to flood the border in a way where everybody is bogged down with them and everyone else runs across it, we’re living that down there, so when we hear that everything is fine on the border and we do n’t need a border wall anymore, it’s just at odds with what people are living down there. That has kind of turbocharged the movement that was already happening with the way that Democrats have changed over the past few years.

2. Peter Capelli:

   With this Congress, what are the odds?

3. Sahm Adrangi:

   Some of what we see is at odds with how the share price has reacted and we've talked to a number of the company's big investors, we want to start a conversation.

4. Sam Ames:

   The Trevor Project's research has found that LGBTQ youth who learned about LGBTQ issues or people in classes at school had 23 % lower odds of reporting a suicide attempt in the past year, this bill will erase young LGBTQ students across Florida, forcing many back into the closet by policing their identity and silencing important discussions about the issues they face.

5. Ted Cruz:

   From the dawn of this country, at every stage, America has enjoyed God's providential blessing, over and over again, when we faced impossible odds, the American people rose to the challenge. You know, compared to that, repealing Obamacare and abolishing the IRS ain't all that tough.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=odds
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Odds
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=odds
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odds
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=odds