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. 2015 Dec 22;14(Suppl 1):47–60. doi: 10.1007/s10393-015-1086-4

Table 2.

Terminology Used to Describe the Likelihood or Probability Estimates When Undertaking a Disease Risk Analysis (Adapted From Murray et al. 2004).

Term Definition
Negligible Not worth considering, insignificant
Low Less than average, coming below the normal level
Medium Average, the usual amount, extent or rate
High Extending above the normal level