contingency implies an emergency or exigency that is regarded as possible but uncertain of occurrence.

Definition of contingency noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

CONTINGENCY definition: 1. something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making further…. Learn more.

In making our business plans, we tried to prepare for any contingency that might hurt sales. a contingency plan [=a plan that can be followed if an original plan is not possible for some reason] a …

con•tin•gen•cy (kənˈtɪn dʒən si) n., pl. -cies. 1. dependence on chance or on the fulfillment of a condition; uncertainty. 2. a contingent event; a chance, accident, or possibility conditional on …

A contingency is an event or situation that might happen in the future, especially one that could cause problems.

con•tin•gen•cy (kən tin′ jən sē), n., pl. -cies. dependence on chance or on the fulfillment of a condition; uncertainty; fortuitousness: Nothing was left to contingency. a contingent event; a chance, accident, …

3 days ago · contingent (plural contingents) An event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something in the future. synonyms Synonyms: …

Something whose occurrence depends on chance or uncertain conditions; a possible, unforeseen, or accidental occurrence. Be prepared for any contingency.

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English con‧tin‧gen‧cy /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/ noun (plural contingencies) [countable] 1 an event or situation that might happen in the future, especially one that …