contingency cost

English

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

Etymology

Affix from English contingency + English cost (way, manner).

Origin

English

cost

Gloss

way, manner

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