risk management

American  

noun

1. the technique or profession of assessing, minimizing, and preventing accidental loss to a business, as through the use of insurance, safety measures, etc.

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Other Word Forms

• risk manager
  noun

Etymology

Origin of risk management

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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risk management

The actionable fears can be reduced through things financial planners address, such as risk management, smart investing and insurance protection.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026

During the two-year study, these participants attended four group meetings covering diet, physical activity, cognitive and social engagement, and vascular risk management.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026

It was risk management from a company that had done the math on what defamation costs.

From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026

Greek maritime risk management firm Marisks said Tuesday that two crude tankers were hit by "unknown projectiles" late the previous day.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

“And I’d say, ‘Call your head of credit trading and call your head of risk management and see if they feel differently.’”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis