transcription, транскрипция: [ kəntɪndʒ(ə)nsi ]
( contingencies)
1.
A contingency is something that might happen in the future. ( FORMAL )
I need to examine all possible contingencies.
= possibility, eventuality
N-VAR
2.
A contingency plan or measure is one that is intended to be used if a possible situation actually occurs. ( FORMAL )
We have contingency plans.
ADJ : ADJ n