contingent
/kənˈtɪndʒənt/
adjective
- Dependent on something else; not certain or guaranteed.
- The job offer is contingent upon passing a background check.
- Our picnic plans are contingent on the weather.
- Funding for the project is contingent on approval from the board.
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noun
- A group of people who are part of a larger group, especially a military or political group.
- A large contingent of soldiers arrived at the base this morning.
- The Canadian contingent marched in the parade behind their flag.
- A contingent of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
- A share or portion, especially of people or things, that is assigned or contributed.
- Each team sent a contingent of five players to the tournament.
- The school's contingent of exchange students grew this year.
- The company's contingent of volunteers helped clean the park.
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