odds
Meaning
- The ratio of the probability of an event happening to that of it not happening.
- The ratio of winnings to stake in betting situations.
- An advantage given to a weaker opponent in order to equalize the game when playing casually, usually by removing one of the stronger player's pieces or by giving the weaker player more time.
Synonyms
betting odds
preponderance
chances of winning
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɑdz/
Etymology
From odd (“uneven, strange”).
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odd
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- Differing from what is usual, ordinary or expected.
- Differing from what is usual, ordinary or expected.
- Without a corresponding mate in a pair or set; unmatched; (of a pair or set) mismatched.
- Left over, remaining after the rest have been paired or grouped.
- Left over or remaining (as a small amount) after counting, payment, etc.
- Scattered; occasional, infrequent; not forming part of a set or pattern.
- Not regular or planned.
- Used or employed for odd jobs.
- Numerically indivisible by two.
- Numbered with an odd number.
- About, approximately; somewhat more than (an approximated round number).
- Out of the way, secluded.
- On the left.
- (obsolete) Singular in excellence; matchless; peerless; outstanding.
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