contingency procedure
- noun
- /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si prəˈsiː.dʒər/
- Specialized
:
procedimiento de contingencia
- Every laboratory must have a contingency procedure in place for chemical spills.
Examples
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Staff receive annual training on the contingency procedure for fire emergencies.
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The contingency procedure was triggered after the main power system failed.
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The company implemented a contingency procedure for emergencies.
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We need to establish a contingency procedure for the event.
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Every laboratory must have a contingency procedure in place for chemical spills.
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Staff receive annual training on the contingency procedure for fire emergencies.
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The contingency procedure was triggered after the main power system failed.
Synonyms
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3.4
A clear set of steps to reach a goal
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3.9
A set of steps to follow in a sudden dangerous or medical situation to keep people safe
A plan made in advance for an event or emergency
How Prepared
- Formal
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3.9
- Specialized
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4.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward composition: 'contingency' (a potential/unexpected situation) + 'procedure' (ordered steps), so the meaning 'a procedure for handling potential situations' is directly derivable from the parts. This compositional pattern is common in English and other languages (e.g., 'contingency plan' / 'procedimiento de contingencia'), so learners who know both words will readily understand it.
Etymology
Contingency procedure comes from the words contingency, meaning a 'possible problem', and procedure, meaning a 'set of steps'. Imagine a clear checklist you take out when the normal plan fails, so it means planned actions to use as an 'alternative' when something unusual happens.