How do you pronounce contingency?

contingency is pronounced as /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/.

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contingency

📝contingency

noun

/kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

continent contingent

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Meaning

a future event or circumstance that 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.

Example Sentences

We prepared for any contingency during the project.

The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.

Companies must have a contingency plan for financial crises.

Synonyms

possibility, eventuality, likelihood, chance, emergency plan, backup, alternative, alternative strategy

Entry 1

possibility, eventuality, likelihood, chance

Entry 2

emergency plan, backup, alternative

Entry 3

emergency plan, backup, alternative strategy

Antonyms

certainty, inevitability, assurance, predictability

Entry 1

certainty, inevitability

Entry 2

certainty, assurance, predictability

Entry 3

certainty, assurance, predictability

Collocations

contingency plan, financial contingency, emergency contingency

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