Odds vs. Odd

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Oddsnoun

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

Oddsnoun

The ratio of winnings to stake in betting situations.

Oddsnoun

plural of odd

Odds

Difference in favor of one and against another; excess of one of two things or numbers over the other; inequality; advantage; superiority; hence, excess of chances; probability. The odds are often expressed by a ratio; as, the odds are three to one that he will win, i. e. he will win three times out of four

Odds

Quarrel; dispute; debate; strife; - chiefly in the phrase at odds.

Oddsnoun

the probability of a specified outcome

Oddsnoun

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

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.

Oddadjective

Differing from what is usual, ordinary or expected.

Oddadjective

Peculiar, singular and strange in looks or character; eccentric, bizarre.

Oddadjective

(not comparable) Without a corresponding mate in a pair or set; unmatched; (of a pair or set) mismatched.

Oddadjective

(not comparable) Left over, remaining after the rest have been paired or grouped.

Oddadjective

(not comparable) Left over or remaining (as a small amount) after counting, payment, etc.

Oddadjective

(not comparable) Scattered; occasional, infrequent; not forming part of a set or pattern.

Oddadjective

(not comparable) Not regular or planned.

Oddadjective

(not comparable) Used or employed for odd jobs.

Oddadjective

Numerically indivisible by two.

Oddadjective

(not comparable) Numbered with an odd number.

Oddadjective

About, approximately; somewhat more than (an approximated round number).

Oddadjective

Out of the way, secluded.

Oddadjective

(sports) On the left.

Oddadjective

(obsolete) Singular in excellence; matchless; peerless; outstanding.

Oddnoun

An odd number.

Oddnoun

(colloquial) Something left over, not forming part of a set.

Oddadjective

Not paired with another, or remaining over after a pairing; without a mate; unmatched; single; as, an odd shoe; an odd glove.

Oddadjective

Not divisible by 2 without a remainder; not capable of being evenly paired, one unit with another; as, 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, etc., are odd numbers.

Oddadjective

Left over after a definite round number has been taken or mentioned; indefinitely, but not greatly, exceeding a specified number; extra.

Oddadjective

Remaining over; unconnected; detached; fragmentary; hence, occasional; inconsiderable; as, odd jobs; odd minutes; odd trifles.

Oddadjective

Different from what is usual or common; unusual; singular; peculiar; unique; strange.

Oddadjective

not divisible by two

Oddadjective

not easily explained;

Oddadjective

an indefinite quantity more than that specified;

Oddadjective

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected;

Oddadjective

of the remaining member of a pair, of socks e.g.

Oddadjective

not used up;

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