Guide 107 / 200 5 swaps Formal register
Professional words for “chance”
Five words that split "chance" by sense.
i · When it mattersTwo lines, no filler
"Chance" covers both "opportunity" and "probability." "Opportunity" is the opening to act; "possibility" is what could happen; "probability" is numerical; "prospect" leans to future outcome; "likelihood" is informal probability.
ii · The swaps5 ways
- 01Opportunity neutral
an opening to act
An opportunity to consolidate vendors.
- 02Possibility neutral
something that could happen
A real possibility of a delay.
- 03Probability formal
numeric likelihood
A high probability of recovery.
- 04Prospect neutral
expected future outcome
The prospect of renewed growth.
- 05Likelihood neutral
informal probability
The likelihood of a follow-on round.