contingencies
nounUK /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.siz/
US /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.siz/
Things that might happen later and that you need to be ready for.
We saved some money for contingencies like a broken car or a sudden trip.
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2. Extra amounts of money set aside in a budget for unexpected costs.
The building project included a ten percent allowance for contingencies.
3. Events that depend on other things happening first.
The contract lists several contingencies, such as passing a home inspection.
4. Groups of soldiers or workers gathered to meet a particular need.
A small contingency of engineers was sent to fix the bridge.