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worst case sce·nari·o
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worst case scenarionoun
Any situation or conclusion which could not be any worse; the worst possible outcome.
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worst case scenario
A worst-case scenario is a concept in risk management wherein the planner, in planning for potential disasters, considers the most severe possible outcome that can reasonably be projected to occur in a given situation. Conceiving of worst-case scenarios is a common form of strategic planning, specifically scenario planning, to prepare for and minimize contingencies that could result in accidents, quality problems, or other issues.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of worst case scenario in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of worst case scenario in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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We ... hope that it (Thomas Cook) can continue but in any event, as you would expect, we've got the contingency planning in place to make sure that in any worst-case scenario we can support all those who might otherwise be stranded.
After an unprecedented level of outreach by manufacturers and other stakeholders, the worst-case scenario was avoided, but make no mistake: the new ozone standard will inflict pain on companies that build things in America—and destroy job opportunities for American workers.
There was a lot of nervousness going into this press conference, so it looks like the worst case scenario doesn't appear to be emerging.
Worst case scenario is that they have to dive them out. So they're being fully immersed in water, wearing what we know is a full face mask or maybe even some sort of commercial dive helmet to make it a little less stressful for them. But it will be a truly terrifying experience.
Of course it was the worst case scenario for Mr. Anderson and his family, i hope that this shocks the consciousness of both citizens and leadership. We can’t just give in to anarchy and the criminals who try to override the government and that’s really what happened in CHOP/CHAZ. It was an enormous failure. If you’re going to just give up and endanger not only your citizens, not only your people, but your law enforcement, we’re watching and we’re going to get involved.
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