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contingency plans

contingency plans is the plural of contingency plan.

Meaning of contingency plan

Noun

contingency plan (plural contingency plans)

  1. An alternative plan to be put into operation if needed, especially in case of emergencies, or if a primary plan fails.
    Synonyms:
    plan B, fallback, alternative plan, back-up plan, backup plan, fall-back, fallback plan, plan C, recourse

Questions about contingency plans

What is contingency plans the plural of?
Contingency plans is the plural of contingency plan.

Words near contingency plans in the dictionary

  1. contingencies funds
  2. contingency
  3. contingency cost
  4. contingency costs
  5. contingency plan
  6. contingency plans
  7. contingency table
  8. contingency tables
  9. contingent
  10. contingent claim
  11. contingent claims

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