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odds

/ɒdz/ /ɑdz/

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noun

Ungerade Zahl

(diminutive) An odd number.

Examples :

"My daughter's math homework had a problem asking for the sum of the odds. "

Die Mathe-Hausaufgaben meiner Tochter enthielten eine Aufgabe, in der nach der Summe der ungeraden Zahlen gefragt wurde.

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noun

Rest, Überbleibsel

Something left over, not forming part of a set.

Examples :

"After the party, there were a few odds and ends of cake left. "

Nach der Party gab es noch ein paar Kuchenreste.

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Wahrscheinlichkeit, Chancen

The ratio of the probability of an event happening to that of it not happening.

Examples :

"The odds of winning the school raffle are quite low, as many students bought tickets. "

Die Wahrscheinlichkeit, die Schulverlosung zu gewinnen, ist ziemlich gering, da viele Schüler Lose gekauft haben.

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noun

Quoten

The ratio of winnings to stake in betting situations.

Examples :

"The odds of winning the school raffle are 1 to 50. "

Die Gewinnchancen bei der Schulverlosung stehen 1 zu 50.

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