The likelihood or chance that something will happen; a probability or expectation that an outcome is possible.
彼に成功する見込みはほとんどない。
He has almost no chance of succeeding.
雨の見込みがあるから、傘を持って行ったほうがいい。
There is a chance of rain, so you'd better take an umbrella.
合格の見込みが高いと先生に言われた。
The teacher told me I have a high chance of passing.
今のところ回復の見込みは薄い。
At the moment the prospects for recovery are slim.
An expectation, estimate, or forecast about future events (e.g., sales, completion dates); an anticipated outcome based on information or calculation.
来月の売上の見込みを出してください。
Please provide an estimate for next month's sales.
会社は来年度の業績見込みを公表した。
The company announced its projected performance for the next fiscal year.
見込み違いで計画を変更せざるを得なかった。
We had to change the plan because our estimate was wrong.
A technical term in construction referring to the face/side or a measured dimension of a structural member (a specialized, less common usage).
図面で柱の見込みを確認してから加工を始める。
Check the pillar's specified face/dimension on the blueprint before beginning machining.