noun🔗ShareНепредвиденность, случайностьThe quality of being contingent, of happening by chance; unpredictability."The weather forecast's contingency plans for rain included bringing in the outdoor tables. "Планы действий на случай дождя в прогнозе погоды включали уборку столов на улице.possibilitysituationoutcomequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareНепредвиденное обстоятельство, случайностьA possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance, unexpected expenses."The contingency fund will cover unexpected expenses, like a sudden repair needed for the family car. "Резервный фонд покроет непредвиденные расходы, такие как внезапный ремонт, необходимый для семейного автомобиля.possibilitybusinessfinanceinsuranceeconomyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareНеустойка, компенсацияAn amount of money which a party to a contract has to pay to the other party (usually the supplier of a major project to the client) if he or she does not fulfill the contract according to the specification."The construction company included a large contingency in the contract, payable to the school district, in case the new building wasn't completed by the start of the school year. "Строительная компания включила в контракт большую неустойку, подлежащую выплате школьному округу, в случае, если новое здание не будет завершено к началу учебного года.businessfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareНепредвиденное обстоятельство, случайностьA statement which is neither a tautology nor a contradiction."The contingency plan for the school picnic states that if it rains, we'll have it in the gym. "План действий на случай непредвиденных обстоятельств для школьного пикника гласит, что если пойдет дождь, мы проведем его в спортзале.logicphilosophystatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading