risk

IPA: rˈɪsk

(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.

Examples of "risk" in Sentences

The risks outweigh the benefits.
They willingly accepted the risk.
Perhaps it's the risk, the gamble.
The risk of stagflation increases.
It is at risk of extirpation in Canada.
This is the systemic risk to the portfolio.
He risked all of his money on the big adventure.
The site is secure and secluded so as minimise the risk of vandalism.
It is a tradeoff between the risk and the cost of mitigating that risk.
It puts children at increased risk for mental health problems including anxiety and general psychological maladjustment.