Definitions

1. noun

A state of being contingent or dependent on something else.

“The success of the project was in a state of contingency, depending on the outcome of the market research.”

2. noun

The state of being contingent or conditional; a condition or qualification.

“The contingency in the contract required a specific payment in case of a dispute.”

3. noun

A contingent or a group of people or things that are sent to provide assistance or support.

“The company sent a contingency of emergency responders to the disaster zone.”

4. noun

An event or situation that may happen, but is not certain.

“The team was preparing for a variety of contingencies, including power outages and equipment failures.”

5. verb

To depend or be contingent on something else.

“The project’s success contingenced on the timely delivery of the materials.”