At least one success


In discussions about statistics and probability, success is often defined as “at least one success.” This is because, in multiple attempts, the focus is on whether one success occurs.

For example:

Job hunting: If you apply to 10 companies, as long as one company hires you, you can consider that you’ve “successfully found a job.” Even if the other 9 companies reject you, the outcome is still regarded as “success.”

In this context, success is defined by a single success or at least one success.