The possibility of suffering harm or loss; danger.
A factor, thing, element, or course involving uncertain danger; a hazard: "the usual risks of the desert: rattlesnakes, the heat, and lack of water"(Frank Clancy).
The danger or probability of loss to an insurer.
The amount that an insurance company stands to lose.
The variability of returns from an investment.
The chance of nonpayment of a debt.
The variability of returns from an investment.
The chance of nonpayment of a debt.
One considered with respect to the possibility of loss: a poor risk.
tr.v.
risked, risk·ing, risks
To expose to a chance of loss or damage; hazard. See Synonyms at endanger.
To incur the risk of: His action risked a sharp reprisal.
1661, risque, from Fr. risque, from It. risco, riscio (modern rischio), from riscare "run into danger," of uncertain origin. The Anglicized spelling first recorded 1728. Sp. riesgo and Ger. Risiko are It. loan-words. The verb is from 1687; risky first recorded 1826.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard" [syn: hazard]
2.
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury; "he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime"; "there was a danger he would do the wrong thing"
3.
the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred
4.
the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent
verb
1.
expose to a chance of loss or damage; "We risked losing a lot of money in this venture"; "Why risk your life?"; "She laid her job on the line when she told the boss that he was wrong"
2.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling" [syn: gamble]
(a person, thing etc which causes or could cause) danger or possible loss or injury Example: He thinks we shouldn't go ahead with the plan because of the risks involved / because of the risk of failure.
Arabic:
مُجازَفَه، مُخاطَرَه
Chinese (Simplified):
冒险
Chinese (Traditional):
冒險
Czech:
riziko
Danish:
risiko
Dutch:
risico
Estonian:
risk
Finnish:
riski
French:
risque
German:
das Risiko
Greek:
κίνδυνος
Hungarian:
kockázat
Icelandic:
áhætta
Indonesian:
risiko
Italian:
rischio
Japanese:
危険
Korean:
위험, 위험 부담; 손해의 가능성
Latvian:
risks
Lithuanian:
rizika, pavojus
Norwegian:
risiko, fare
Polish:
ryzyko
Portuguese (Brazil):
risco
Portuguese (Portugal):
risco
Romanian:
risc
Russian:
риск
Slovak:
riziko
Slovenian:
tveganje
Spanish:
riesgo
Swedish:
risk
Turkish:
risk, tehlike, riziko
risk1[risk]verb
to expose to danger; to lay open to the possibility of loss Example: He would risk his life for his friend; He risked all his money on betting on that horse.
Arabic:
يُخاطِر
Chinese (Simplified):
拼命
Chinese (Traditional):
拼命
Czech:
riskovat
Danish:
risikere; satse
Dutch:
riskeren
Estonian:
kaalule panema
Finnish:
panna alttiiksi
French:
risquer
German:
riskieren
Greek:
διακινδυνεύω, ρισκάρω
Hungarian:
(meg)kockáztat
Icelandic:
stofna (e-u) í hættu
Indonesian:
mempertaruhkan
Italian:
rischiare
Japanese:
～をかける
Korean:
…을 위태롭게 하다, …을 걸다
Lithuanian:
rizikuoti
Norwegian:
risikere, sette på spill
Polish:
(za)ryzykować
Portuguese (Brazil):
arriscar
Portuguese (Portugal):
arriscar
Romanian:
a risca
Russian:
рисковать
Slovak:
riskovať
Slovenian:
tvegati
Spanish:
arriesgar
Swedish:
riskera
Turkish:
tehlikeye atmak, riske sokmak
risk2[risk]verb
to take the chance of (something bad happening) Example: He was willing to risk death to save his friend; I'd better leave early as I don't want to risk being late for the play.
Main Entry: risk Pronunciation: 'risk Function: noun 1: possibility of loss, injury, disease, or death <hypertension increases the risk of
stroke> 2: a person considered in terms of the possible bad effects of a particular course of treatment <a poor surgical risk> —at risk:
characterized by high risk or susceptibility (as to disease) <patients at risk of developing infections>
The chance that an investment's actual return will be different than expected. This includes the possibility of losing some or all of the original investment. It is usually
measured using the historical returns or average returns for a specific investment.
Investopedia Commentary
Higher risk means a greater opportunity for high returns...
and a higher potential for loss.
The variability of returns from an investment. The greater the variability (in dividend fluctuation or security price, for example), the greater the risk. Because investors are
generally averse to risk, investments with greater inherent risk must promise higher expected yields.
Main Entry: risk Function: noun 1 a: possibility of loss or injury b: liability for loss or injury if it occurs <the risk of loss passes to
the buyer when the goods are duly delivered to the carrier —Uniform Commercial Code> <the risk of personal injury and property damage should be placed with the manufacturer
rather than the consumer —Case & Comment> 2 a: the chance of loss to the subject matter of an insurance contract : uncertainty with regard to loss;
also: the degree of probability of such loss —compare PERILb: a person or thing that is a
specified hazard to an insurer <a poor risk for insurance> c: an insurance hazard from a specified cause or source <a war risk> —risk·lessadjective
Dan"ger\, n. [OE. danger, daunger, power, arrogance, refusal, difficulty, fr. OF. dagier, dongier (with same meaning), F. danger danger, fr. an assumed LL. dominiarium power, authority, from L. dominium power, property. See Dungeon, Domain, Dame.]1. Authority; jurisdiction; control. [Obs.] In dangerhad he . . . the young girls. --Chaucer. 2. Power to harm; subjection or liability to penalty. [Obs.] See In one's danger, below. You stand within his danger, do you not? --Shak. Covetousness of gains hath brought [them] in dangerof this statute. --Robynson (More's Utopia). 3. Exposure to injury, loss, pain, or other evil; peril; risk; insecurity. 4. Difficulty; sparingness. [Obs.] --Chaucer. 5. Coyness; disdainful behavior. [Obs.] --Chaucer. In one's danger, in one's power; liable to a penalty to be inflicted by him. [Obs.] This sense is retained in the proverb, "Out of debt out of danger." Those rich man in whose debt and danger they be not. --Robynson (More's Utopia). To do danger, to cause danger. [Obs.] --Shak. Syn: Peril; hazard; risk; jeopardy. Usage: Danger, Peril, Hazard, Risk, Jeopardy. Danger is the generic term, and implies some contingent evil in prospect. Peril is instant or impending danger; as, in peril of one's life. Hazard arises from something fortuitous or beyond our control; as, the hazard of the seas. Risk is doubtful or uncertain danger, often incurred voluntarily; as, to risk an engagement. Jeopardy is extreme danger. Danger of a contagious disease; the perils of shipwreck; the hazards of speculation; the risk of daring enterprises; a life brought into jeopardy.
Risk\, n. [F. risque; cf. It. risco, risico, rischio, Pg. risco, Sp. riesgo, and also Sp. risco a steep rock; all probably fr. L. resceare to cut off; pref. re- re- + secare to cut; -- the word having been probably first used among sailors. See Section.]1. Hazard; danger; peril; exposure to loss, injury, or destruction. The imminent and constant risk of assassination, a risk which has shaken very strong nerves. --Macaulay. 2. (Com.) Hazard of loss; liabillity to loss in property. To run a risk, to incur hazard; to encounter danger. Syn: Danger; hazard; peril; jeopardy; exposure. See Danger.
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