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Difference between risk and uncertainty
BASIS FOR COMPARISON |
RISK |
UNCERTAINTY |
Meaning |
The probability of winning or losing something worthy is known as risk. |
Uncertainty implies a situation where the future events are not known. |
Ascertainment |
It can be measured |
It cannot be measured. |
Outcome |
Chances of outcomes are known. |
The outcome is unknown. |
Control |
Controllable |
Uncontrollable |
Minimization |
Yes |
No |
Probabilities |
Assigned |
Not assigned |