contingency table
kənˈtɪndʒənsi ˈteɪbl̩
Definition

Definition of contingency table - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.table showing the frequency distribution of variablesTECH.
  • The contingency table displayed the survey results.
2.
statisticsTECH.arrangement of data for joint distribution analysisTECH.
  • Researchers used a contingency table for the experiment data.
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Images of contingency table

  • contingency table: table showing the frequency distribution of variables
    table showing the frequency distribution of variables

Expressions with contingency

contingency fundn.
money kept aside to pay for unexpected costs or emergencies
The company used its contingency fund after the factory flood.
contingency planningn.
preparing plans for possible future problems or emergencies
Contingency planning is essential for every large company.
contingency proceduren.
plan for unexpected events
The school has a contingency procedure for fire emergencies.
contingency reserven.
money or resources kept aside to cover possible unexpected problems
The project manager added a contingency reserve to handle possible schedule delays.
contingency plann.
alternative plan for emergencies or failures
The company has a contingency plan for power outages.
contingency costn.
expense set aside for unforeseen events
The project budget includes a contingency cost for emergencies.

Expressions with table

table talkn.
casual conversation during a meal
The table talk at dinner was lively and full of laughter..
top tablen.
main table at a formal event
The bride and groom sat at the top table during the reception.
Lord's tablen.
the sacrament of Holy Communion
She received the Lord's table with reverence.
foot of the tablen.
physical end part of a table
The vase is at the foot of the table.
head of the tablen.
position at the end of a table
He sat at the head of the table during dinner.
set the tablev.
arrange plates and utensils for a meal
She set the table before dinner.
pound the tablev.
hit a table forcefully with one's hand
He got angry and pounded the table.
beneath the tableadv.
in a position directly under a table
The cat is hiding beneath the table.
bottom of the tablen.
the last place in a competition or league
They are currently at the bottom of the table in the league.
bring to the tablev.
offer something useful or beneficial
She brings valuable experience to the table.

Terms related to contingency table

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analysisdatadistributionfrequencymatrixstatisticstablechartgrid

Examples of contingency table in a sentence

  • The contingency table helped in understanding the data distribution.
  • The contingency table displayed the survey results.
  • Analysts created a contingency table for the sales data.

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  1. French:tableau de contingence, ...
  2. German:Kontingenztabelle, ...
  3. Italian:tabella di contingenza, ...
  4. Spanish:tabla de contingencia, ...
  5. Portuguese:tabela de contingência, ...
  6. Chinese:列联表, 关联表, ...
  7. Japanese:クロス集計表, ...
  8. Arabic:جَدْوَل التَّوافُق, جَدْوَل التَّقاطُع, ...
  9. Hebrew:טַבְּלָת צִלּוּב, טַבְּלַת שְׁכִיחוּת מְצוֹלֶבֶת, ...
  10. Russian:таблица сопряженности, таблица сопряжённости, ...
  11. Ukrainian:контингентна таблиця, таблиця спряженості, ...
  12. Hindi:कंटिन्जेंसी टेबल, संभाव्यता सारणी, ...

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