Risk means: The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event. Related words include chance or essay. Below you'll find 20 example sentences showing how to use Risk in practice.

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Risk in a sentence

Risk | Risks | Risky | Risking | Risked | Riskier | Riskiest | Riske | Riskin

Risk meaning

  1. The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.
  2. The magnitude of possible loss consequent to a decision or event.
  3. The potential negative effect of an event, determined by multiplying the likelihood of the event occurring with its magnitude should it occur.

Synonyms of Risk

chance assay essay attempt seek try probability danger peril hazard jeopardy endangerment venture risk of infection risk of exposure

Risk in Dutch

risico risico nemen riskeren

Example sentences (20)

However, I believe this ADS is unsuitable for low-risk-tolerant investors because of the high-risk level.

On the risk of strike action being coordinated by doctors and nurses, he said it could “cause a risk I can’t quite comprehend”.

Higher risk of having twins or triplets, which is itself associated with higher risk of complications.

Operational risk is the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed processes or systems, human factors or external events.

In addition to the aforementioned physical risk, there are psychologically risk associated as well.

But we chose not to because we wanted to reduce the risk in our balance sheet and try to drive the best risk-adjusted return we can.

Instead of diminishing, the concentration risk is evidently increasing, further emphasizing the need for risk mitigation strategies.

Maybe in the absence of a real risk on or risk off day you go bargain hunting,” Zaccarelli said.

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In fact, we think this will enhance the credit risk profile with very low-risk loan generation.

It reduced the risk of heart-related death by 15% and the risk of death by any cause by 19%.

Lack of physical activity can increase the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity, which are all risk factors for stroke.

At some point, you’re going to take some risk, and it really is a risk-reward question.

Everyone is at risk of polio though children under the age of 15 are more at risk.

An effective EWS includes the communities and sectors most at risk, incorporating all relevant risk factors, from geography to social vulnerabilities.

Experts have confirmed that your diet can also put you more at risk of developing these conditions, as a diet low in fiber can increase the potential risk.

On the other hand, given the relatively attractive risk/reward ratio, investors with a high-risk tolerance and long-term trajectory may consider adding here.

According to studies, air pollution can cause premature birth, an increased risk of miscarriage, and an increased risk of fetal death while still in the womb.

However, there is a certain amount of risk associated with cheap small-cap stocks and if you can take the risk, you enjoy a higher chance of a near-term upside.

I’m earning 6.3 percent per annum on essentially a risk-free basis, with the only capital allocation risk being tied to non-investment grade short-term credits.

Information packets accompanying each permit warn participants of the risk of bear encounters and offer tips on how to minimize the risk of human-bear conflicts.

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Common combinations with risk

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "risk" in a sentence?
An example: "However, I believe this ADS is unsuitable for low-risk-tolerant investors because of the high-risk level." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "risk" from real English texts.
What does "risk" mean?
Risk means: The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.
What are synonyms of "risk"?
Common synonyms of "risk" include: chance, assay, essay, attempt, seek, try, probability, danger. Plus 7 more synonyms.
What is "risk" in Dutch?
"risk" translates to Dutch as: risico, risico nemen, riskeren.
How many example sentences with "risk" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "risk", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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