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

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.

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

A contingency is an event or situation that might happen in the future, especially one that could cause problems. Insurers base their premium rates and their willingness to accept risks partly on the …

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

Definition of contingency. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

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.

There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun contingency, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

In making our business plans, we tried to prepare for any contingency that might hurt sales.