contingencyinstruction
nounUK /kənˈtɪndʒənsi ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
US /kənˈtɪndʒənsi ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
A backup rule you follow if something unexpected happens.
The teacher gave us a contingency instruction in case it rained during the field trip.
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2. A pre-planned step in a computer program that runs only when a certain condition occurs.
The app has a contingency instruction that saves your work if the power goes out.
3. A military order that tells soldiers what to do if the main plan fails.
The captain reviewed the contingency instruction before the mission began.
4. A safety rule in a workplace that activates during an emergency.
Workers practiced the contingency instruction for a fire drill.