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Meaning
Noun
●
The
probability
of
a negative
outcome
to a
decision
or event.
●
The
magnitude
of possible
loss
consequent
to a
decision
or event.
●
In Business, Economics & Engineering:
The potential
negative
effect of an
event
,
determined
by
multiplying
the
likelihood
of the
event
occurring
with its
magnitude
should it occur.
●
A possible
adverse
event
or outcome.
●
In Insurance:
A possible
adverse
event
or outcome.
A type of
adverse
event
covered
under an
insurance
policy.
●
In Banking & Finance:
A
thing
(from the
perspective
of how likely or
unlikely
it is to cause an
adverse
effect).
A
borrower
(such as a mortgage-holder or person with a
credit
card).
●
In Finance:
A
thing
(from the
perspective
of how likely or
unlikely
it is to cause an
adverse
effect).
A financial product (typically an investment).
●
In Insurance:
A
thing
(from the
perspective
of how likely or
unlikely
it is to cause an
adverse
effect).
An
entity
insured
by an insurer.
●
A
thing
(from the
perspective
of how likely or
unlikely
it is to cause an
adverse
effect).
Verb
●
To
incur
risk of (an
unwanted
or
negative
outcome).
●
To
incur
risk of
harming
or jeopardizing.
●
To
incur
risk
as a result of
(doing something).
Name
●
A surname.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Synonyms
Danger
Peril
Hazard
Risque
Dangers
Hazards
Perils
Related
Threat
Gamble
Burden
Possibility
Disadvantage
Harm
Likelihood
Fear
Probability
Chance
Endanger
Vulnerability
Cost
Value
Uncertainty
Stake
Loss
Prevent
Liability
Avoid
Stress
Consequence
Jeopardize
Face
Waste
Incur
Issue
Impact
Threaten
Expense
Consequences
Chances
Delay
Threats
Problem
Incidence
Sacrifice
Factor
Costs
Consider
Change
Experience
Benefit
Stop
Challenge
Lose
Damage
Justify
Accept
Start
Tolerate
Severity
Investment
End Up
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Rhymes
Disk
Cisc
Risk
Risc
Disc
Whisk
Brisk
Frisk
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