risk

noun

(uncountable) The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.

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

(uncountable, economics, business and engineering) The potential negative effect of an event, determined by multiplying the likelihood of the event occurring with its magnitude should it occur.

(countable) A possible adverse event or outcome.

(insurance) A type of adverse event covered under an insurance policy.

(countable) A thing (from the perspective of how likely or unlikely it is to cause an adverse effect).

(banking, finance) A borrower (such as a mortgage-holder or person with a credit card).

(finance) A financial product (typically an investment).

(insurance) An entity insured by an insurer.

A surname.

verb

(transitive) To incur risk of (an unwanted or negative outcome).

(transitive) To incur risk of harming or jeopardizing.

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

Synonyms for risk

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