contingent

/kənˈtɪndʒənt/
adjective
  1. 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.
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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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