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risk

/ɹɪsk/

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noun

Risiko, Gefahr

A possible adverse event or outcome

Examples :

"Taking a new job carries a risk of not earning as much money initially. "

Einen neuen Job anzunehmen birgt das Risiko, anfangs nicht so viel Geld zu verdienen.

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noun

Risiko, Gefahr

The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.

Examples :

"The risk of failing the exam was high because I hadn't studied enough. "

Das Risiko, die Prüfung nicht zu bestehen, war hoch, weil ich nicht genug gelernt hatte.

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noun

Risiko, Gefahr

The magnitude of possible loss consequent to a decision or event.

Examples :

"The risk of failing the exam was high if I didn't study. "

Das Risiko, die Prüfung nicht zu bestehen, war hoch, wenn ich nicht lernte.

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noun

Risiko

(formal use in business, engineering, etc.) The potential (conventionally negative) effect of an event, determined by combining the likelihood of the event occurring with the effect should it occur.

Examples :

"The project's risk of failure is high because the team underestimated the time needed to complete the design phase. "

Das Projektrisiko des Scheiterns ist hoch, da das Team die für die Fertigstellung der Designphase benötigte Zeit unterschätzt hat.

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noun

Risiko, Gefahr

An entity insured by an insurer or the specific uncertain events that the insurer underwrites.

Examples :

"The insurance policy covers the risk of damage to the family car. "

Die Versicherungspolice deckt das Risiko von Schäden am Familienauto ab.

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verb

Riskieren, wagen

To incur risk of (something).

Examples :

"The student risked failing the exam by not studying enough. "

Der Schüler riskierte es, die Prüfung zu verpassen, indem er nicht genug lernte.

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verb

Gefahr eingehen, riskieren

To incur risk of harming or jeopardizing.

Examples :

"By skipping breakfast, you risk not having enough energy for your schoolwork. "

Indem du das Frühstück auslässt, riskierst du, nicht genug Energie für deine Schularbeiten zu haben.

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verb

Wagen, riskieren

To incur risk as a result of (doing something).

Examples :

"By skipping breakfast, you risk feeling tired during class. "

Indem du das Frühstück auslässt, riskierst du, dich während des Unterrichts müde zu fühlen.

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