contingency
/kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
noun
- A possible future event or situation that must be prepared for, especially an emergency or unexpected problem.
- We set aside extra money as a contingency for unexpected repairs.
- The rescue team trained for every contingency, from floods to earthquakes.
- The company has a contingency plan in case of a data breach.
- The condition of being dependent on chance or uncertain events.
- History is full of contingency—small events can change the course of nations.
- The contingency of the outcome made everyone nervous.
- They accepted the contingency of their travel plans due to the storm.
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