プログレッシブ和英中辞典(第３版)の解説
こうさん【公算】
(a) probability, (a) likelihood, a (good) chance
- 明日は晴れる公算が大きい
There is a good chance that it will be fine tomorrow. - ライオンズ優勝の公算大だね
「The chances are that [In all probability] the Lions will win the pennant. - 保守党が分裂する公算が高まってきた
The likelihood [probability] of a split in the conservative party has increased.／A split in the conservative party seems increasingly likely.