English Dictionary

risk

/ɹɪsk/

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.

The risk of failure is always present in any business venture.

意味（1）

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

There is risk of being brutalized, arrested, imprisoned and tortured, all because I want you to know the truth about this matter.

意味（2）

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

Will they find the prospect of greater risk a cause for concern, rather than a gift from the right?

意味（3）

(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.

If there is a 25% chance of running over schedule, costing you a $100 out of your own pocket, that might be a risk you are willing to take. But if you have a 5% chance of running overschedule, knowing that there is a $10,000 penalty, you might be less willing to take that risk.

意味（4）

(countable) A possible adverse event or outcome.

意味（5）

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

意味（6）

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

A good credit rating indicates the customer is a desirable risk.

意味（7）

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

Subprime mortgages are poor risks; especially for a pension scheme.

意味（8）

(insurance) An entity insured by an insurer.