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risk
Definition:
(nou) a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune (nou) a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury (nou) the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred (nou) the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪsk
Examples:
The site is secure and secluded so as minimise the risk of vandalism.
It is a tradeoff between the risk and the cost of mitigating that risk.
It puts children at increased risk for mental health problems including anxiety and general psychological maladjustment.
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