contingency

Meaning

A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.

A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty; a provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance.

Example Sentences

The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.

Companies must have a contingency plan for financial crises.

Synonyms

emergency plan, backup, alternative, alternative strategy

Entry 1

emergency plan, backup, alternative

Entry 2

emergency plan, backup, alternative strategy

Antonyms

certainty, assurance, predictability

Entry 1

certainty, assurance, predictability

Entry 2

certainty, assurance, predictability