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Meaning Of 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.
n.
The operation or activity of such agent.
n.
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.
n.
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.
n.
Probability.
v. i.
To happen, come, or arrive, without design or
expectation.
v. t.
To take the chances of; to venture upon; -- usually with
it as object.