Risk (Noun)
Meaning 1
A venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury; "he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime"; "there was a danger he would do the wrong thing".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- He saw the rewards but not the risks of crime and was subsequently caught by the police.
- There was a danger he would do the wrong thing and suffer the risks of being expelled from school.
- She weighed the risks of starting her own business and decided it was worth taking the chance.
- The investors considered the potential returns and risks of investing in the new technology.
- He ignored the risks of rock climbing and went ahead with the expedition despite his friends' warnings.
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Meaning 2
The probability of being exposed to an infectious agent.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The risk of contracting malaria is high in tropical regions where mosquitoes are prevalent.
- People who work with animals are at risk of being exposed to zoonotic diseases such as rabies.
- The risk of infection from a tick bite can be reduced by using insect repellent and wearing protective clothing.
- Travelers to areas with poor sanitation are at risk of contracting waterborne illnesses such as cholera.
- Healthcare workers are at risk of being exposed to bloodborne pathogens such as HIV and hepatitis B.
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Meaning 3
The probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The risk of contracting HIV from a single needlestick injury is estimated to be around 0.3%.
- Exposure to contaminated water increases the risk of cholera infection, especially in areas with poor sanitation.
- The risk of infection from a tick bite depends on the type of tick and the duration of attachment.
- Healthcare workers who do not follow proper protocols are at higher risk of acquiring tuberculosis from infected patients.
- The risk of transmission of hepatitis B from mother to child during childbirth can be significantly reduced with proper medical intervention.
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Meaning 4
A source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.