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Meaning of
risk
in English
risk
us
//rɪsk//
uk
//rɪsk//
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Plural
risks
Past Tense
risked
Participle Verb
risking
Third Person Singular
risks
Definitions
Noun
an
unfavorable
event
or
outcome
a
thing
with
potential
adverse
effects
;
likelihood
considered
potential
negative
impact
;
calculated
by
likelihood
and
effect
The
company
assessed
the
risk
of
investing
in
the
new
market
.
probability
of
a
negative
decision
outcome
The
doctor
explained
the
risk
of
complications
from
the
surgery
.
potential
negative
impact
of
an
event
;
considering
likelihood
and
magnitude
The
investor
considered
the
risk
of
losing
money
in
the
stock
market
.
Compounds / Phrases
at risk
risk-averse
risk assessment
