German Meaning of chance

Chance

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Definitions and Meaning of chance in English

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chance (n)

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

a risk involving danger

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

the possibility of future success

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chance (v)

be the case by chance

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

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chance (s)

occurring or appearing or singled out by chance

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chance (n.)

A supposed material or psychical agent or mode of activity other than a force, law, or purpose; fortune; fate; -- in this sense often personified.

The operation or activity of such agent.

The supposed effect of such an agent; something that befalls, as the result of unknown or unconsidered forces; the issue of uncertain conditions; an event not calculated upon; an unexpected occurrence; a happening; accident; fortuity; casualty.

A possibility; a likelihood; an opportunity; -- with reference to a doubtful result; as, a chance to escape; a chance for life; the chances are all against him.

Probability.

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chance (v. i.)

To happen, come, or arrive, without design or expectation.

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chance (v. t.)

To take the chances of; to venture upon; -- usually with it as object.

To befall; to happen to.

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chance (a.)

Happening by chance; casual.

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chance (adv.)

By chance; perchance.

FAQs About the word chance

Chance

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances, an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than anothe

Umstand,Glück,Unfall,Gefahr,Opfer,Gefahr,Schicksal,Verdammnis,Schicksal,Zufall

Absicht,Absicht,Plan,Zweck,Design,Grundriss; Übersicht,Schema

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