Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contingency
noun
/kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/
Definition
A future event or condition that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.
Examples
- We need to have a contingency plan in place in case things don’t go as expected.
- The company prepared for contingencies by saving extra funds for emergencies.
- In the event of a contingency, we must act quickly to minimize the impact.
Meaning
Contingency refers to something that may happen or come into play depending on certain conditions or events that arise.
Synonyms
- possibility
- eventuality
- unforeseen occurrence
