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

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

Contingency definition: dependence on chance or on the fulfillment of a condition; uncertainty; fortuitousness.. See examples of CONTINGENCY used in a sentence.

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

2 days ago · contingency (countable and uncountable, plural contingencies) (uncountable) The quality of being contingent, of happening by chance. [from 1560s] synonyms, antonyms

Due to the uncertainty of the situation, contingencies require plans, rapid response, and special procedures to ensure the safety and readiness of personnel, installations, and equipment. See …

con•tin•gen•cy /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/ n. [countable], pl. -cies. a chance or possibility that might occur: They were prepared with a plan for every contingency. con•tin•gen•cy (kən tin′ jən sē), n., pl. …

The noun contingency describes something that might or might not happen. We use it to describe an event or situation that is a possible outcome but one that's impossible to predict with certainty.

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

CONTINGENCY meaning: 1. an event or situation that might happen in the future, especially one that could cause problems…. Learn more.