Contingency (Noun)
Meaning 1
The state of being contingent on something.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
A possible event or occurrence or result.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The company's emergency fund was a contingency against unexpected financial setbacks.
- She included a contingency plan in her business proposal to account for potential market fluctuations.
- The insurance policy had a contingency clause that would pay out in the event of a natural disaster.
- The investors wanted a contingency in place before they would agree to provide funding for the project.
- The team's backup plan was a contingency in case the primary strategy failed to produce the desired outcome.