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Moderaterisk
The correct spelling is risk.
How to pronounce risk
/ɹɪsk/
nounIPA: /ɹɪsk/
Say it like: Ris-k
The correct spelling is risk. A possible adverse event or outcome For example: "2006, Trever Ramsey on BBC News website, Exercise 'cuts skin cancer risk' read at http//news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4764535.stm on 14 May 2006"
Usage Examples
“2006, Trever Ramsey on BBC News website, Exercise 'cuts skin cancer risk' read at http//news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4764535.stm on 14 May 2006”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A possible adverse event or outcome
- 2.The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.
- 3.The magnitude of possible loss consequent to a decision or event.
- 4.(formal use in business, engineering, etc.) The potential (conventionally negative) effect of an event, determined by combining the likelihood of the event occurring with the effect should it occur.
- 5.An entity insured by an insurer or the specific uncertain events that the insurer underwrites.
verb
- 1.To incur risk of (something).
- 2.To incur risk of harming or jeopardizing.
- 3.To incur risk as a result of (doing something).
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