a possible but not very likely future event or condition; eventuality
b.
(as modifier)
a contingency plan
2.
something dependent on a possible future event
3.
a fact, event, etc, incidental to or dependent on something else
4. (in systemic grammar)
a.
modification of the meaning of a main clause by use of a bound clause introduced by a binder such as if, when, though, or since
Compare adding (sense 3)
b.
(as modifier)
a contingency clause
5. logic
a.
the state of being contingent
b.
a contingent statement
6.
dependence on chance; uncertainty
7. statistics
a.
the degree of association between theoretical and observed common frequencies of two graded or classified variables. It is measured by the chi-square test
b.
(as modifier)
a contingency table
the contingency coefficient
Examples of 'contingencies' in a sentence
contingencies
I think we've prepared for all the contingencies you've brought to my attention.
Tepper, Sheri S. A PLAGUE OF ANGELS (2003)
`In this particular case, we were prepared for... contingencies.
Babson, Marian DEATH IN FASHION (2003)
Cheltenham already has contingencies in place to reschedule races lost to bad weather.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
None of these contingencies was foreseen, nor were they true 'wars of choice'.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Trident is intended to cope with contingencies to the middle of the century.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Universities will now have to decide what contingencies to put in place for exams.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
But don't you dare make any wet-weather contingencies.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The searchers spent a restless night, preparing for various contingencies.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
His explanations were contingent, so other contingencies may arise.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The rejected claims included demands for first-class travel, mortgages and 'contingencies'.