Hazarding: meaning, definitions and examples

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hazarding

 

[ หˆhรฆzษ™rdษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

risk-taking

Hazarding refers to the act of taking a risk or exposing oneself to danger, uncertainty, or potential loss. It is often used in contexts where individuals make decisions that involve a significant level of risk, such as investing or gambling. The term can also imply a lack of certainty about the outcome, suggesting that one could face negative consequences as a result of their actions. In many cases, hazarding requires a careful evaluation of the potential risks versus the rewards.

Synonyms

jeopardizing, risking, venturing

Examples of usage

  • He was hazarding his life by climbing the treacherous mountain.
  • Investors are hazarding their money in the volatile stock market.
  • She is hazarding an guess about the outcome of the election.

Translations

Translations of the word "hazarding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arriscar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‹เค–เคฟเคฎ เค‰เค เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช riskieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mempertaruhkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะธะทะธะบัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ryzykowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฑ้™บใ‚’ๅ†’ใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท risquer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arriesgar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท risk etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ„ํ—˜์„ ๋ฌด๋ฆ…์“ฐ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฎุงุทุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ riskovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ riskovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†’้™ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tvegati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฆtta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำ™ัƒะตะบะตะป ะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ risk etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arriesgar

Etymology

The term 'hazard' originates from the Arabic word 'al-zahr', which refers to dice, as betting with dice was a common game of chance dating back to ancient times. It was adopted into Old French as 'hasard', implying a game of chance. The modern sense of 'hazard' as a noun relating to risks or dangers emerged in the late Middle Ages, where it was associated with ventures that involved uncertain outcomes. The verb form, 'hazarding,' developed as the concept of taking risks in various endeavors became prevalent in English literature and conversation. Throughout the centuries, the connotation of the word has shifted from a simple game of chance to a broader context of undertaking risks in all areas, including business, health, and personal safety. Today, it encapsulates a range of meanings related to risk-taking behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,518 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.