/kənˈtɪndʒəns/ – noun
Definition: điều kiện, sự kiện không chắc chắn hoặc không dự đoán được.
A more thorough explanation: 1. something reserved in readiness for an unforeseen event or emergency, such as a plan or money that might be needed to deal with a problem in the future
2. something that might happen in the future, especially a problem, emergency, or expense that causes problems and so must be prepared for
Example: 1. Departments operating in such environments should establish contingencies.
2. We need to consider all possible contingencies.