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contingency
nounfeminineformalcommon/kõtĩˈʒẽsjɐ/con·tin·gên·ci·a
Definition
1A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.
Usage examples
“We developed a contingency plan in case of bad weather.”
“The budget includes a sum for unforeseen contingencies.”
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contingency plancontingency fundfor any contingency