Definition of risks:
(n) :
(uncountable) The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.
(n) :
(uncountable) The magnitude of possible loss consequent to a decision or event.
(n) :
(uncountable, economics, business and engineering) The potential negative effect of an event, determined by multiplying the likelihood of the event occurring with its magnitude should it occur.
(n) :
(countable) A possible adverse event or outcome.
(n) :
(insurance) A type of adverse event covered under an insurance policy.
(n) :
(countable) A thing (from the perspective of how likely or unlikely it is to cause an adverse effect).