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contingency

/kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

Translations

contingencynoun

contingencies

/kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

The outcome of the game was determined by pure contingency.

Результат игры был определен чистой случайностью.

непредвиденный случай

The company has a plan for every contingency.

У компании есть план на каждый непредвиденный случай.

The budget includes a contingency for unexpected expenses.

Бюджет включает резерв на непредвиденные расходы.

Additional translations

Synonyms

backup plan

contingencyadjective

/kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

Used attributively, e.g., "contingency fund", "contingency planning".

contingencynoun

A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.

The company has a contingency plan in place in case of a sudden market downturn.

A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance.

The budget includes a contingency for unexpected expenses.

A condition or situation that must be met for something else to happen.

The offer is subject to several contingencies, including a satisfactory home inspection.

The quality or state of being contingent; dependence on chance or on uncertain conditions.

Philosophers often debate the contingency of human existence.

contingencyadjective

Providing for or relating to a possible future event or circumstance.

The committee approved a contingency budget in case revenues fall short.