Vocabulary
Contingency
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.
Urdu meaning
امکان، ممکنہ نتیجہ، حادثاتی واقعہ
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Islamabad does appear to be preparing contingency plans for energy procurement, but the real test will be fiscal resilience and external account stability if the conflict drags on.
Dawn Editorials —
Economic impact
— 2026-03-05
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Now facing mounting risks from the escalating conflict in the region, the need to adopt a comprehensive economic contingency framework has never been more urgent for a fragile economy like Pakistan.
Dawn Editorials —
Economic impact
— 2026-03-05
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While Islamabad can do little to prevent the economic spill-over of the war in the region, a contingency plan can still help mitigate the risks.
Dawn Editorials —
Economic impact
— 2026-03-05
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Do Pakistani media have such contingency plans in place?
Dawn Editorials —
In the line of fire
— 2025-09-13
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One can also find community-based DRRM training manuals, annual and five-year plans, as well as contingency plans.
Dawn Editorials —
Colossal void
— 2025-09-10
Synonyms
eventuality, (chance) event, incident, happening, occurrence, juncture, possibility
Antonyms
advantage, bad luck, certainty, good fortune
Curator example
“a detailed contract which attempts to provide for all possible contingencies”
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