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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

contingency

/kɒnˈtɪndʒənsi/ noun · British & US
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What does contingency mean?

noun

A situation or event that is possible but not certain to happen; a circumstance that may occur. A plan or arrangement made to deal with a possible future situation.

Example

"The company had a contingency plan in place in case of a natural disaster."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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