Likelihoodnoun
The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.
‘In all likelihood the meeting will be cancelled.’; ‘The likelihood is that the inflation rate will continue to rise.’;
Risknoun
(countable) A possible adverse event or outcome
Likelihoodnoun
(statistics) The probability that some fixed outcome was generated by a random distribution with a specific parameter.
Risknoun
The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.
‘There is risk of being brutalized, arrested, imprisoned and tortured, all because I want you to know the truth about this matter.’;
Likelihoodnoun
Likeness, resemblance.
‘"There is no likelihood between pure light and black darkness, or between righteousness and reprobation." (Sir W. Raleigh)’;
Risknoun
The magnitude of possible loss consequent to a decision or event.
Likelihoodnoun
(archaic) Appearance, show, sign, expression.
‘"What of his heart perceive you in his face by any likelihood he showed to-day ?" (Shak)’;
Risknoun
The potential (conventionally negative) effect of an event, determined by combining the likelihood of the event occurring with the effect should it occur.
Likelihoodnoun
Appearance; show; sign; expression.
‘What of his heart perceive you in his faceBy any likelihood he showed to-day ?’;
Risknoun
An entity insured by an insurer or the specific uncertain events that the insurer underwrites.
Likelihoodnoun
Likeness; resemblance.
‘There is no likelihood between pure light and black darkness, or between righteousness and reprobation.’;
Riskverb
(transitive) To incur risk of (something).
Likelihoodnoun
Appearance of truth or reality; probability; verisimilitude.
Riskverb
(transitive) To incur risk of harming or jeopardizing.
Likelihoodnoun
Statistical probability; probability of being true or of occurring in the future; as, the likelihood of being abducted by aliens is close to zero..
Riskverb
(transitive) To incur risk as a result of (doing something).
Likelihoodnoun
the probability of a specified outcome
Risknoun
Hazard; danger; peril; exposure to loss, injury, or destruction.
‘The imminent and constant risk of assassination, a risk which has shaken very strong nerves.’;
Likelihoodnoun
the state or fact of something's being likely; probability
‘situations where there is a likelihood of violence’; ‘young people who can see no likelihood of finding employment’;
Risknoun
Hazard of loss; liabillity to loss in property.
Riskverb
To expose to risk, hazard, or peril; to venture; as, to risk goods on board of a ship; to risk one's person in battle; to risk one's fame by a publication.
Riskverb
To incur the risk or danger of; as, to risk a battle.
Risknoun
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune;
‘drinking alcohol is a health hazard’;
Risknoun
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’;
Risknoun
the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred
Risknoun
the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent
Riskverb
expose to a chance of loss or damage;
‘We risked losing a lot of money in this venture’; ‘Why risk your life?’;
Riskverb
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome;
‘When you buy these stocks you are gambling’;
Risk
In simple terms, risk is the possibility of something bad happening. Risk involves uncertainty about the effects/implications of an activity with respect to something that humans value (such as health, well-being, wealth, property or the environment), often focusing on negative, undesirable consequences.
