(statistics) A table presenting the joint distribution of two categorical variables.

plural of contingency table

plural of contingency plan

plural of contingency cost

(accounting) An expense incurred precautionarily for a use that may not occur such as an event of damage or a change order.

(finance) A claim that can be made when certain specified outcomes occur. It depends on the state of nature of the financial claim.

(law) An interest in property that is owned by a party that can not be identified until the interest vests.

plural of contingent remainder

A fund for emergencies or unexpected outflows, mainly economic crises.

plural of contingent claim