Das Risiko
Example: Das Risiko eines Datenverlusts steigt bei unsicherer Software.
Definition
"Das Risiko" in technical contexts refers to the likelihood or chance of an adverse event occurring, such as data loss or system failure. It measures potential negative outcomes that may impact the performance, security, or reliability of technology or software systems.
Etymology
The word "das Risiko" comes from the Italian word 'rischio', which itself traces back to the Latin 'risicum' meaning 'danger' or 'hazard'. It entered the German language through trade and scientific communication during the Renaissance, reflecting the growing awareness of uncertainty and chance in technical and economic fields.
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"Das Risiko" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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