risk

Meanings

• Noun

  The chance or risk of something happening, especially something bad.

  - "The risk of burglary is higher in this neighborhood."
  - "The company took a big risk by investing in a new technology."

• Noun

  The possibility or probability that something will happen.

  - "The risk of failure is a common fear among entrepreneurs."
  - "The doctor warned of the risks associated with the surgery."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪsk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

danger , hazard , peril

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with risk
risque , squeak , fleaqué , speak , reek , peak , meek , leak

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Variants

List of all variants of risk that leads to same result
at risk , risk , riskless , risks , risked , risker , riskers , risking , risk capital , risk capitals , risk factor , risk it , risk life and limb , risk her life , risk his life , risk one's life , risk their life , risk her neck , risk his neck , risk one's neck , risk their neck , risk-taker , risk-taking

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Etymology

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Old French risque, from risquer 'risk, venture, dare', from re 'back' + sker 'shave, scrape'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'risk' was first used in English in the 15th century?

2. The word 'risk' comes from the Old French word 'risque', which means 'daring' or 'venturing'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Risk Management: The process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks and implementing strategies to mitigate or eliminate them.

2. Risk Assessment: The process of evaluating the likelihood and impact of potential risks to determine their significance and prioritize responses.

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Culture

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In literature and art, risk is often depicted as a dangerous or thrilling experience that leads to growth or transformation. In business and finance, risk is a crucial factor in decision-making and investment strategies.

How to Memorize "risk"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dice rolling to understand the concept of risk. Imagine each side of the dice representing a different outcome, some good and some bad.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'risk' with the word 'uncertainty'. Try to remember that risk means the possibility of something uncertain happening.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym RISK: Recognize, Identify, Size, and Kneel. Recognize the risk, Identify its cause, Size up its impact, and Kneel down to develop a plan to mitigate it.

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