n. chances of danger or loss, particularly of property covered by...

Often defined as the standard deviation of the return on total investment. Degree of uncertainty of return on an asset. In context of asset pricing theory. See: Systematic risk.

The chance of fire starting as determined by the presence and activity of causative agents.A chance of suffering harm or loss.A causative agent.(NFDRS) A number related to the potential of firebrands [..]

The combination of the probability of an event and its consequence. (ISO/IEC 73).

Possibility of suffering economic loss.  Sources of risk include climate, disease, and changes in the marketplace.

Risk is the product of the level of threat with the level of vulnerability. It establishes the likelihood of a successful attack.

In business, especially insurance, the amount of money a company stands to lose, or the threat of an action or event which will have an adverse effect on a business.

Chance of incurring financial loss by an insurer or provider.

In risk comparisons in particular, a risk is frequently defined as multiplication of the extent of the consequences of an occurrence by the frequency (probability) of its occurrence. For example a tec [..]

(1) Uncertainty arising from the possible occurrence of given events. (2) The insured or the property to which an insurance policy relates.

1660s, risque, from French risque (16c.), from Italian risco, riscio (modern rischio), from riscare "run into danger," of uncertain origin. The Englished spelling first recorded 1728. Spanis [..]

1680s, from risk (n.), or from French risquer, from Italian riscare, rischaire, from the noun. Related: Risked; risks; risking.

(of disease) Probability (chance) of disease developing in a person during a specified time period.

The probability of an adverse event or issue occurring, which is related to a particular condition or treatment and consideration of how severe the consequences are likely to be. The risk may come [..]

Risk has a few meanings in insurance, such as:

The likelihood that harm will result from exposure to a hazard. More generally, the probability that an event has occurred, or will occur, in members of a population under specified conditions, e.g., [..]

Risk is the possibility of injury, disease or death. For example, for a person who has measles, the risk of death is one in one million.

The hazard or chance of loss on any particular item of insurance. The term "risk" usually is used in a general way to designate the entire subject matter of insurance covered under a [..]

Potential for exposure to loss which can be determined by using either qualitative or quantitative measures.

Risk is a measure of both the likelihood that an adverse event could occur and the magnitude of the expected consequences should it occur.

An exposure of loss or harm to your property, or your potential legal responsibility.

The combined answer to three questions that consider (1) what can go wrong, (2) how likely it is, and (3) what its consequences might be. These three questions allow the NRC to understand likely outcomes, sensitivities, areas of importance, system interactions, and areas of uncertainty, which can be used to identify risk-significant scenarios. For [..]

Risk, in the context of genetics, refers to the probability that an individual will be affected by a particular genetic disorder. Both genes and environment influence risk. An individual's risk may be higher because they inherit genes that cause or increase susceptibility to a disorder. Other individuals may be at higher risk because they live [..]

The possibility that an investment or venture will make a loss or not make the returns expected. There are many different types of risk including basis risk, country or sovereign risk, credit risk, currency risk, economic risk, inflation risk, liquidity risk, market or systemic risk, political risk, settlement risk and translation risk.

According to modern investment theory, the greater the risk you take in making an investment, the greater your return has the potential to be if the investment succeeds. For example, investing in a startup company carries substantial risk, since there is no guarantee that it will be profitable. But if it is, you’re in a position to realize a greate [..]

The probability of an undesirable outcome. [D01716]

A report prepared by the risk process manager after the project has terminated. [D05085]

A plan prepared at the outset by the risk process manager, which establishes the risk strategy and baseline. The plan is updated as the work proceeds. [D05086]

The likelihood of an event occurring that is detrimental to project success. Identification of all project risk categories and assessing their probability and impact is an important aspect of project [..]

Risk is the potential for a chosen course of action or unexpected external or internal events to lead to an undesirable outcome.  ISO 31000 defines risk as 'effect of uncertainty on objectives� [..]

A measure of (1) the probability of occurrence of harm to human health or (2) the severity of harm that may occur. Such a measure includes the judgment of the acceptability of risk. Assessment of safety involves judgment, and there are numerous perspectives (e.g., subjects, physicians, company, regulatory authorities) used for judging it.

The possibility of gain or loss. Risk the calculated probability of different events happening, is usually contrasted with uncertainty the possibility that any number of things could happen. For examp [..]

The probability of danger or loss, particularly of property covered by an insurance policy. (See also: assumption of risk)

The probability of an event occurring during a specified period of time.

The chance an investment will be lost or will provide less-than-expected returns.

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 th [..]

(IEEE) A measure of the probability and severity of undesired effects. Often taken as the simple product of probability and consequence.

The chance of something happening that will have a negative impact. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood

a chance that you may lose something or be harmed in some way

1. The likelihood that an event will be accompanied by undesirable consequences. Risk is measured by both the probability of the event and the seriousness of the consequences. 2. Any uncertainty that [..]

1. The possibility that a particular threat will exploit a particular vulnerability of a data processing system. [2382-pt.8]   2.    The likelihood that a successful attack will be mounted against a computer system. Risk is a function of both vulnerability and threat [CESG].

The chance of an occurance (an event, action or lack of action ) that will have a negative impact upon objectives. Identified risk is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood.

The probability that harm will be caused or that a regulatory concentration of a chemical will be exceeded. Risk is dependent on toxicity and exposure.

The possibility of an event occurring that will have an impact on the achievement of objectives. Risk is measured in terms of impact and likelihood.​

In finance, risk refers to the degree of uncertainty about the rate of return on an asset and the potential harm that could arise when financial returns are not what the investor expected. In general...

The possibility of loss or a negative outcome; can be theoretical or measured epidemiologically. © Nature Education

Definition The quantifiable likelihood of loss or less-than-expected returns. Examples: currency risk, inflation risk, principal risk, country risk, economic risk, mortgage risk, liquidity risk, marke [..]

Probability that something undesirable will happen as a consequence of exposure to a hazard. risk-sensitive foraging

Risk: The ‘effect of uncertainty on objectives’, as defined by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand (AS/NZS ISO 31000: 2009 Australian/New Zealand Standard: Risk management - Principles and guidelines). Risk is typically characterised by reference to potential events, and measured in terms of a combination of the likelihood of the event oc [..]

An assessment of the likelihood of negative effects occurring to research participants as a result of the research. In ethical terms there are three levels of risk: inconvenience discomfort and harm.

In broad terms, this is the chance that the actual outcome is different from what was expected. For example, one definition of risk is the chance that an investment will return less than anticipated. [..]

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A measure of human injury, environmental damage, or economic loss in terms of both the incident likelihood and the magnitude of the loss or injury. A simplified version of this relationship expresses [..]

or more specifically financial risk is the possibility of incurring loss with any type of financing. This term is used to denote the difference between actual and expected return. When the actual retu [..]

1 a : possibility of loss or injury b : liability for loss or injury if it occurs [the of loss passes to the buyer when the goods are duly delivered to the carrier "Uniform Commercial Code"] [..]

Risk is exposure to potential loss on an investment.

Measurable possibility of losing or not gaining value.

Uncertainty concerning the possibility of loss by a peril for which insurance is pursued.

the likelihood that you will lose money on an investment.

The set of probabilities and consequences for all possible accident scenarios associated with a given plant or process.

The chance of possibility of loss. For example, physicians may be held at risk if hospitalization rates exceed agreed upon thresholds. Risk sharing is often used as a control mechanism in the HMO setting.

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(1)The possibility of loss. (2) The dollar difference between the current price and the price at which the liquidation of open positions would occur. (3) The portion of the performance bond requirement associated with the likely worst case change in value from one day to the next.

The potential of losing one’s money or the uncertainty of future returns.

A measure of the degree of uncertainty and/or of financial loss inherent in an investment or decision. There are many different risks, including: call risk—The risk that declining interest rates may accelerate the redemption of a callable security, causing an investor’s principal to be returned sooner than expected. As a consequence, investors may [..]

Also standard deviation, which measures the spread of actual returns around an average return during a specific period. Higher risk indicates greater potential for returns to be farther away from this [..]

The chance or possibility of loss. For example, physicians may be held at risk if hospitalization rates exceed agreed-upon thresholds. The sharing of risk often is employed as a utilization control mechanism within the HMO setting. Risk also is defined in insurance terms as the possibility of loss associated with a given population.

The chance of losing money.

The future chance or probability of loss.

Combination of the probability of occurrence of harm and the severity of that harm

the likelihood of suffering adverse consequences from being exposed to a hazard

The potential for the realization of the unwanted, negative consequences of an event. The product of conditional probability of an event, and the event outcomes. 

is the probability that an actual return on an investment will be lower than the expected return.  Risk is measured by how far the actual return has varied from the average return over a historical period.  Volatility and high levels of variation in the expected return add to risk.

In a financial market context, the chance that an investment will not provide the expected return.

The chance that some unfavorable event will occur.

the probability of injury, disease, or death under specific circumstances and time periods. Risk can be expressed as a value that ranges from 0% (no injury or harm will occur) to 100% (harm or injury [..]

In general terms risk can be defined as the potential for unwanted, adverse consequences to human life, property, health, environment or society. The calculation (or estimation) of risk is usually bas [..]

In many health fields, risk means the probability of incurring injury, disease, or death. Risk can be expressed as a value that ranges from zero (no injury or harm will occur) to one (harm or injury w [..]

The combination of the probability of an event and its negative consequences. Comment: This definition closely follows the definition of the ISO/IEC Guide 73. The word “risk” has two distinctive connotations: in popular usage the emphasis is usually placed on the concept of chance or possibility, such as in “the risk of an accident”; whereas in tec [..]

  The event which can change the expected cash flow forecast for the project financing.

Anything that endangers the achievement of an objective.

In investment terms risk is a measure of volatility. Volatility is a measure of the variability of returns and is the standard deviation of investment returns over a specific period of time. The higher the standard deviation, the higher the level of risk associated with that investment.

The possibility that your investment may fall in value or earn less than expected.

The chance of loss.

Risk is the danger of experiencing loss or harm. Risk is a primary concept in both insurance and in investing. Insurance companies set premium levels based on estimated risk of loss.   Investors choo [..]

Those undertaking investments or the production of goods and services for sale cannot know with certainty whether they will recover the outlays needed to conduct these activities. Although some risks [..]

The inherent possibility that an investment will lose value.

Probability of an adverse event occurring.

Some investments are riskier than others. For example, an investment in the stock market is riskier than money put into savings accounts – there’s more chance of something going wrong and you losing m [..]

(n) a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune(n) a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury(n) the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to a [..]

The chance that an activity or hazard will give rise to harm. Risk is generally given in terms of numerical odds (1 in 10) or percentages (10%).

Risks are threats to life, health and safety, the environment, economic well-being, and other things of value. Risks are often evaluated in terms of how likely they are to occur (probability) and the [..]

The chance that an investor will lose all or part of an investment.

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Risk is the probability of harm or injury occurring as a result of using a treatment in clinical practice or as part of a research study. The harm or injury may be physical, but can also be psychologi [..]

The possibility of suffering harm or loss; danger.

The potential for an unwanted outcome resulting from an incident, event, or occurrence, as determined by its likelihood and the associated consequences. (NIPP, DHS Risk Lexicon)

The measure used by QAA in its judgements to indicate the extent to which an AVA meets the licensing criteria (classified as low, medium, high or very high).

This is the chance or likelihood of loss.

Risk is exposure to potential loss or other harm to an investment.

A combination of the probability and the degree of the possible injury or damage to health in a hazardous situation.

The potential for consequences where something of value is at stake and where the outcome is uncertain. Risk is often represented as a probability of occurrence of hazardous events or trends multiplied by the consequences if these events occur.

What makes you buy insurance. It is anything you don’t want to lose or have damaged including yourself.

Possibility that the actual return on an investment will be less than its expected return.

Probability that an event will occur; a measure of the degree of loss expected by the occurrence of an event.

The chance of suffering a loss.

Something that could cause an organization not to meet one of its objectives.

Risk is the possibility of a negative or undesirable occurance. There are two independent parts of risk: Impact

google_ad_client="pub-8027288574377500";google_ad_slot="1043341745";google_ad_width=120;google_ad_height=600; Definition: The word Risk means that circumstances in which an organiz [..]

The chance of something happening that will materially impact the achievement of objectives – it is measured in terms of event likelihood and consequence.

The chance an investment will be lost or will provide less-than-expected returns.

  A measure of the potential degree to which protected information is subject to loss through adversary exploitation. See:  Risk Management Risk Analysis A method by which individual vulnerabilities a [..]

the possibility of loss; inherent in all business activities. High risk requires high return. All business decisions must consider the amount of risk involved.

Any chance of loss or damage.

The chance of suffering a loss, which in this context refers to a loss, damage or injury involving a motor vehicle.

Risk is a common insurance term. In relation to car insurance, it’s defined as the likelihood of a policy-holder (i.e. a driver) making a claim that results in the insurer needing to pay out the claim [..]

 The chance of suffering a loss.

n. (of default) riesgo de incumplimiento

The chance of something happening that will have an adverse impact on a service provider’s objectives. Risk is measured in terms of likelihood and consequences.

A measure of the degree of uncertainty and/or of financial loss inherent in an investment or decision. There are many different risks, including: call risk—The risk that declining interest rates may a [..]

The chance of something happening that can cause an accident, injury or harm and is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood.

The chance of something happening that will have an impact on objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood.

The peril or danger you want to insure against.

The ‘probability of a consequence occurring’ multiplied by ‘the magnitude of the consequence’.

The peril which the insurance company agrees to insure against.

This is a complex term and can have multiple meanings. In relation to insurance, risk is associated with the possibility of an unfortunate occurrence giving rise to a loss.

The chance of loss.

The chance of injury, damage, or loss.

The possibility that your investment may fall in value or earn less than expected.

The probability that an event will occur, e.g., that an individual will become ill or die within a stated period of time or age. Also, a nontechnical term encompassing a variety of measures of the pro [..]

Financial market theory measures the risk of an investment by the fluctuations in returns (i.e. the spread of returns around an average value). In theory, risk and return are directly linked: The higher the risk entered into, the greater the return that should be generated by the investment over time.

A measure of the probability of an adverse effect on a population under a well-defined exposure scenario.

The probability that something will cause injury or harm.

A measure of the probability that damage to life, health, property, and/or the environment will occur as a result of a given hazard.

A measure of the probability that damage to life, health, property, and/or the environment will occur as a result of a given hazard.

A measure of the probability that damage to life, health, property, and/or the environment will occur as a result of a given hazard.

A risk is the potential that a given threat will exploit the vulnerabilities of an asset or group of assets, thus causing harm to the organisation (for example a virus deleting a file). It is measured [..]

the probability of a negative outcome occurring.

The Probability that an event will occur. It encompasses a variety of measures of the Probability of a generally unfavorable outcome.

The process of minimizing Risk to an Organization by developing systems to identify and analyze potential hazards to prevent accidents, injuries, and other adverse occurrences, and by attempting to ha [..]

Organs which might be damaged during exposure to a toxin or to some form of therapy. It most frequently refers to healthy organs located in the Radiation field during Radiation therapy.

(1) The chance of loss; (2) The insured or property covered by a policy or application.

The chance of loss or the person or entity that is insured.

The probability that an event will occur. It encompasses a variety of measures of the probability of a generally unfavorable outcome.

A risk is an occurrence which might happen but does not include an inevitability, which must happen.

The possibility of an unexpected outcome, which is typically a loss.

The subject of the insurance coverage, or the probability of an event occurring.

The peril insured against or an individual exposure.

The chance that a loss will occur.

The peril insured against or an individual exposure.

The chance of suffering a loss.

A fortuity. It does not embrace inevitable loss. The term is used to define causes of loss covered by a policy.

the probability of harmful consequences or expected losses resulting from the interaction between hazards and vulnerabile conditions (Risk = Hazard x Vulnerability)

A measure of the possibility that the future may be surprisingly different from what we expect. Downside risk of loss and upside risk of gain.

A hazard, exposure or chance of loss.

A fortuity. It does not embrace inevitable loss. The term is used to define causes of loss covered by a policy.

General meaning is a thing or person insured.

Uncertainty of financial loss; term used to designate an insured or a peril insured against.

The chance of injury, damage, or loss.

The probability of injury, illness or death associated with an insured.

The probability of suffering a loss.

A person or thing insured.

The chance of loss or the person or entity that is insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

Factor(s) that determine the possibility of a loss which assist the underwriter in determining the cost to insure your boat. May include the operators experience, the type of boat or the location of the boat.

(1) A chance of loss. (2) A person or thing insured. (Impaired or substandard risk: An applicant whose physical condition or moral habits do not meet the standard on which the rate is based).

A person or thing insured.

1. Uncertainty associated with a transaction or an asset. 2. The probability of loss. Differs from definition 1 because "uncertainty" includes probability of gain as well as loss. In interna [..]

1) The possibility that some invested funds will be lost through a decline in the value of the investment. 2) Degree of uncertainty of return of asset. We have defined the following 13 types of risks [..]

The condition of possibly losing money or not gaining as much as anticipated. Common forms of risk are interest rate risk, inflation risk, market risk, and business risk.

Risk is the chance that your investment could decline in value. If you are prepared to accept greater risk, you have the chance of getting higher returns or profit on your money. Low-risk investments, [..]

The most common etymology traces its origins to a Greek seafaring term rhizikon, from rhiza, meaning "root, stone, cut of the land", which came, via Homer’s Odyssey, to be used as a [..]

A hazard, exposure or chance of loss

The probability of injury, illness or death associated with an insured.

The chance of suffering a loss.

Chance of loss with respect to person, liability, or the property of the insured. Also used to mean "the insured."

the likelihood of the occurrence and the likely magnitude of the biological and economic consequences of an adverse event or effect to animal or human health.

The possibility of damage or loss.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

This is the obligation assumed by the Insurer when a policy is issued. The process of evaluating and selecting risk is known as underwriting.

The chance of loss or the person or entity that is insured.

A chance of loss.

General meaning is a thing or person insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

The chance of loss or the person or entity that is insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

A person or thing insured.

(1) Exposure to loss, (2) an insured, or (3) a portion of an insured operation.

A person or thing insured.

See Degree of Risk.

1. A chance of loss. 2. A person or thing insured — Impaired or substandard risk: An applicant whose physical condition or moral habits do not meet the standard on which the rate is based.

The chance of loss, the degree of probability of loss or the amount of possible loss to the insuring company. For an individual, risk represents such probabilities as the likelihood of surgical complications, medications' side effects, exposure to infection, or the chance of suffering a medical problem because of a lifestyle or other choice. F [..]

The chance an investment will be lost or will provide less-than-expected returns.

The probability that an individual will experience a certain event during a defined period of time. Risk-benefit analysis

The likelihood that an individual will experience a certain event. [7]

 The likelihood that an individual will experience a certain event.

The likelihood that an individual will experience a certain event.

Taking a chance. Having any kind of sex without a condom presents a risk for getting STIs. Sharing drug needles can put you at risk for getting HIV and other bloodborne infections including hepatitis [..]

The measurable probability of loss or less-than-expected returns from an investment, asset or business activity.

Potential harm as determined by the degree of the HAZARD and the amount of EXPOSURE

From a safety point of view, a risk is something that poses a threat, usually to health or well-being.

Measures the likelihood that a hazard will actually cause harm together with how serious the problem could be.

Used as a term for a danger that arises unpredictably, such as being struck by a car.

the likelihood that harm might result because of a hazard.

The probability of adverse effects cause under specified circumstances by an agent in an organism, a population or an ecological system.

For a food establishment: Determined to be high, moderate, or low using a risk assessment tool. This tool takes into account factors such as the type of food and population it serves. The level of risk determines how often it is inspected. High-risk food premises are inspected at least three times per year; moderate-risk at least twice per year; an [..]

The probability of a hazard occurring.

The likelihood of a hazard causing harm in exposed populations in a specified time frame, including the magnitude of that harm.

The likelihood of a hazard occurring in food

The probability of a hazard occurring. Sanitizer:

The chance of incurring a loss from an investment.

The chance of loss or the person or entity that is insured. RISK MANAGEMENT

The phenomenon of risk (or alternatively, uncertainty or incomplete information) plays a pervasive role in economic life. Without it, financial and ...

The phenomenon of risk plays a pervasive role in economics. Without it, financial and capital markets would consist of the exchange of a single instrument ...

The hazard, or chance of loss, on any particular item of insurance. The term "risk" usually is used in a general way to designate the entire subject matter of insurance covered under a polic [..]

the variability of returns. Generally, the higher the level of risk an investor is prepared to accept, the higher the potential return over time may be. Learn more about risk

Effect of uncertainty on objectives. Notes: (1)   An effect is a deviation from the expected – positive and/or   negative. (2)   Objectives can relate to different disciplines (such as financial, health and safety, and environmental goals) and can apply at different levels (such as strategic, organization-wide, project, product and p [..]

The chance a target will be involved in a crime.

The chance of incurring a loss from an investment.

The chance that an investor will lose all or part of an investment.

The chance an investment will be lost or will provide less-than-expected returns.

Investment risk is the chance that the actual returns realized on an investment will differ from the expected return.

n. chances of danger or loss, particularly of property covered by an insurance policy or property being used or transported by another. Insurance companies assume the risk of loss and calculate their [..]

A measure of the extent to which an entity is threatened by a potential circumstance or event, and typically a function of (1) the adverse impacts that would arise if the circumstance or event occurs; and (2) the likelihood of occurrence.

The chance that an investment's actual return will be different than expected. All investments contain some element of risk. Securities

the general term given to the likelihood that investors may suffer a loss or fail to receive the expected level of return from an investment. Many investment funds show the level of risk taken by the [..]

In its simple sense, risk is the variability of returns. Investments with greater inherent risk usually deliver higher investment returns.

The probability that a hazard or effect will occur at a specific level of exposure to a substance.

A possible event that could cause harm or loss, or affect the ability to achieve objectives. A risk is measured by the probability of a threat, the vulnerability of the asset to that threat, and the i [..]

The amount of money that is placed on an event or a game.

The possibility of losing an amount of money that is bet on the outcome of an event, contest, game or machine.

A move or series of moves designed to gain an advantage but which has a chance of causing a disadvantage.

The likelihood or the probability that the actual return (money made) of an investment will be different from what was expected. The higher the risk, the higher will be the probability of gain or loss [..]

The probability of injury, disease or death under specific circumstances. In quantitative terms, risk is expressed in values ranging from zero (0), representing the certainty that harm will not occur, [..]

The potential for losing money invested due to factors such as the volatility of a security's price, and changing market and economic conditions.

It refers to variability of return or gain and is measured ge nerally by standard deviation or beta coefficient.

The chance a loss will be sustained in a loan or investment, or other transaction. The likelihood you will lose money on an investment.

The word risk comes from the Latin "risicare" meaning "risk". In finance the concept of risk is related to the possibility of an event occurring that translates into losses for fin [..]

The degree of uncertainty associated with an investment.

The proportion of participants experiencing the event of interest. Thus, if out of 100 participants the event (e.g. a stroke) is observed in 32, the risk is 0.32. The control group risk is the risk amongst the control group. The risk is sometimes referred to as the event rate, and the control group risk as the control event rate. However, these lat [..]

The possibility of losing an amount of money that is bet on the outcome of an event, contest, game, or machine.

The probability that an event will occur, e.g. that an individual will become ill or die within a stated period of time or age.

The probability of harm being caused; the probability (chance, odds) of an occurrence.

The possibility of loss; the uncertainty of future returns.

The probability of a MPB attack in a stand. The factors that could increase risk may include high susceptibility, high hazard, high potential of beetle movement into the stand and high beetle population levels close to the stand Salvage harvesting

A measure of the probability that damage to life, health, property, and/or the environment will occur as a result of a given hazard. For health risk, it is a measure of both the harm to human health t [..]

The probability that damage to life, health, and/or the environment will occur as a result of a given hazard (such as exposure to a toxic chemical). Some risks can be measured or estimated in numerica [..]

The risk a chemical substance poses is a function of its hazardous properties and the way people and the environment are exposed to those properties. The hazardous properties and exposure for people o [..]

Risk is defined in most health-related fields as the probability or odds of incurring injury, disease, or death.

The chance of financial loss to which the object of insurance may be exposed.

The change or possibility of loss. 

risk Measure of likelihood of occurrence of an undesirable event and of potentially adverse consequences.

The possibility of loss or injury. A level of uncertainty is associated with the various possible outcomes of the undertaking. Risk usually refers to a numerical estimate of the likelihood of the occurrence to these various possible outcomes.

As applied to hazardous oil and gas facilities, a compound measure of the probability and number of fatalities or serious injuries that is due to a deviation from normal operating conditions.

An expression of uncertainty (high risk) or uncertainty (no risk) often relating to the presence of principal geological factors controlling oil accumulations. 

The chance or probability that a person or property will be harmed if exposed to a hazard.

Risk should be clearly distinguished from hazard. Risk is the chance that a given hazardous effect will occur. The use of fire by humans is an example of optimising the balance between hazard and risk, as fire, being extremely hazardous, must be used under carefully controlled conditions to keep risks to a minimum.

Concept that denotes the product of the probability of a hazard and the subsequent consequence of the associated event

The likelihood or possibility of an outcome such as injury, disease, or death.  For example, a risk level of 1 in 1,000,000 indicates that one person out of one million people will experience the outc [..]

Expected losses (of lives, persons injured, property damaged and economic activity disrupted) due to a particular hazard for a given area and reference period. Based on mathematical calculations, risk is the product of hazard and vulnerability.

A combination of the likelihood that a threat will occur, the likelihood that a threat occurrence will result in an adverse impact, and the severity of the resulting impact. {Source: NSTISSI No. 1000} [..]

If outcomes will occur with known or estimable probability the decisionmaker faces a risk. Certainty is a special case of risk in which this probability is equal to zero or one. Contrast uncertainty.

the probability of a (negative) occurrence.

Uncertainty as to the outcome of an event. The chance of loss. A person or thing insured. Related Topics Insurance

The chance of loss or the person or entity that is insured.

Wager amount or the amount bet on a game.

The chance of loss. In life insurance, the probability of death.

n. chances of danger or loss, particularly of property covered by an insurance policy or property being used or transported by another. Insurance companies assume the risk of loss and calculate their [..]

Probability (number between 0 and 1) that event with adverse effects occurs.Other definitions exist, but this one has the highest relevance for the practitioner.

1) Which refers to the probability of harm.

 – Risk is basically the chance of a loss. The chance of a loss is generally accepted to increase with the volatility of the share price of a company. Volatility can be as a result of company performance, the amount of information flow out of a company, economic influences, and broader market influences. Generally, the less volatile a company’s pri [..]

Risk

Also known as market risk. The probability that a share price will go down rather than up. All investments have an element of risk, which is harder to quantify than their return, and therefore very of [..]

  The probability that a specified hazard will result in an undesired event.

the probability, indicating the possibility of a disease developing in an individual's lifetime. For instance, if 3 out of 30 people fall ill, the absolute risk of an individual falling ill is 10 [..]

the probability, used to show the possibility of disease development in two different groups of people. If the data above is used, the probability of an individual falling ill is 10%. If the relative [..]

a potential problem or occurrence that put a project in jeopardy

the probability of a hazard causing harm and the degree of severity of the harm (ISO/CD 14971 Medical Devices and Risk Management - Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices).

The chance that an investor will lose all or part of an investment.

The likelihood of suffering adverse effects from a hazard.

Uncertainty or variability; the possibility that returns from an investment will be less than forecast, or that invested principal might be lost.  Diversification of investments provides some protecti [..]

The probability of harmful consequences, or expected losses (deaths, injuries, property, livelihoods, economic activity disrupted or environment damaged) resulting from interactions between natural or [..]

A condition that could cause some loss or otherwise threaten the success of a project.

Possibility that an investment's actual return will be different than expected; includes the possibility of losing some or all of the original investment. Measured by variability of historical re [..]

  The variability of returns from those that are expected. [Chapter 5] Risk-adjusted discount rate (RADR)

Factors that may cause the profit or cash flows of the business to fluctuate. Back to the top S

Often defined as the standard deviation of the return on total investment. Degree of uncertainty of return on an asset. In context of asset pricing theory. See: Systematic risk.

See environmental risks.

Risk is the eighth studio album by American thrash metal band Megadeth, released on August 31, 1999 by Capitol Records, the band's last album to be released by the label. The first Megadeth album sinc [..]

Risk is a strategy board game of diplomacy, conflict and conquest for two to six players. The standard version is played on a board depicting a political map of the earth, divided into forty-two terri [..]

Risk is the eighth studio album by American thrash metal band Megadeth, released on August 31, 1999 by Capitol Records, the band's last album to be released by the label. The first Megadeth album sinc [..]

Risk is the potential of gaining or losing something of value. Values (such as physical health, social status, emotional well-being, or financial wealth) can be gained or lost when taking risk resulti [..]

Risk is a strategy board game of diplomacy, conflict and conquest for two to six players. The standard version is played on a board depicting a political map of the earth, divided into forty-two terri [..]

"Risk" is a science fiction short story by American writer Isaac Asimov, first published in the May 1955 issue of Astounding Science Fiction, and reprinted in the collections The Rest of the [..]

Risk is a comic book character appearing in publications from DC Comics.

Risk is the possibility of loss or injury. Risk, Risks, or Risky may also refer to:

Risk magazine provides news and analysis covering the financial industry, with a particular focus on risk management, derivatives and complex finance. It includes articles and papers on credit risk, m [..]

Risk is a 2007 Bollywood film directed by Vishram Sawant. It stars Randeep Hooda, Vinod Khanna, Tanushree Dutta, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma and Anant Jog in the lead roles. The movie is based on th [..]

Risk is the seventh album by Estonian rock band Terminaator, released in 2001. It is the official soundtrack for Terminaator's musical "Risk". Initially, the musical's name was "Rooste& [..]

Risk is the fifth studio album by Canadian country music singer Paul Brandt, released on September 11, 2007 on Brandt's own record label, Brand-T Records.

Risk is the second album by Christian rock band Ten Shekel Shirt. It was released in 2003.

Risk is the potential of gaining or losing something of value. Values (such as physical health, social status, emotional well-being, or financial wealth) can be gained or lost when taking risk resulti [..]

RISK (born Kelly Graval), also known as RISKY, is a Los Angeles-based graffiti artist and fashion entrepreneur. In the 1980s, RISK gained notoriety for his unique style and pushed the limits of graffi [..]

Statistical risk is a quantification of a situation's risk using statistical methods. These methods can be used to estimate a probability distribution for the outcome of a specific variable, or at lea [..]

Risk is a 2001 Australian film about insurance fraud directed by Alan White and starring Tom Long, Bryan Brown, and Claudia Karvan. The film is based on the story The Adjuster by Tracy Kidder.

Risk is a 2017 American documentary film written and directed by Laura Poitras about the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. It was screened in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2016 Cannes Film F [..]