The chance or probability (likelihood) that a hazard will occur.
In epidemiology, the probability of a health-related event or outcome.
Generally, any chance of loss. In insurance, designates the individual or property insured by an insurance policy against loss from some peril or hazard. Also used to refer to the probability that the loss will occur.
The possibility of something harmful happening.
The probability that a loss or something dangerous or harmful will occur.