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risk in Malay

risiko

/ɹɪsk/

risk in Malay: risiko. In English, risk means the probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.

Malay words for risk

possible, usually negative, outcome
risiko

English meaning of risk

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

Full definition of risk

risk in a sentence

  • There is risk of being brutalized, arrested, imprisoned and tortured, all because I want you to know the truth about this matter.
  • 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
  • That man is going to be a big risk once he's out of prison.

Synonyms of risk

All synonyms of risk

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Questions about risk in Malay

What is the meaning of risk in Malay?
Risk in Malay is risiko.
Apakah maksud risk dalam bahasa Melayu?
Risk: risiko.
What does risk mean in English?
Risk means the probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.

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