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contingency

noun C1
MEANING IN ENGLISH

A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty; a provision for an unforeseen event.; a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty

A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.

A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty; a provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance.

A future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.

A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.

A future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty, a plan or preparation for unexpected events.

a future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty

In context

01

The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.

02

Companies must have a contingency plan for financial crises.

Synonyms

backup,alternative,emergency

Antonyms

assurance,certainty,predictability

Collocations

contingency plan,financial contingency,emergency contingency

Sources

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