risk

B1
Pronunciation
/ɹɪsk/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A possible adverse event or outcome

Synonyms
danger hazard peril
2 Definition

The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.

Example Sentences
  • 2006, Trever Ramsey on BBC News website, Exercise 'cuts skin cancer risk' read at http//news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4764535.stm on 14 May 2006
3 Definition

The magnitude of possible loss consequent to a decision or event.

4 Definition

(formal use in business, engineering, etc.) The potential (conventionally negative) effect of an event, determined by combining the likelihood of the event occurring with the effect should it occur.

5 Definition

An entity insured by an insurer or the specific uncertain events that the insurer underwrites.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To incur risk of (something).

2 Definition

To incur risk of harming or jeopardizing.

3 Definition

To incur risk as a result of (doing something).