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

He lost his bid to reverse the decision but with his permanent return, Ravec's risk management board will likely be re-evaluating the threat level he faces.

From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 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

Bank of Montreal’s credit performance also improved, reflecting what White said was proactive risk management and a diversified portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Howie Hubler’s proprietary trading group was of course required to supply information about its trades to both upper management and risk management, but the information the traders supplied disguised the nature of their risk.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis