Definitions for emergency
ɪˈmɜr dʒən siemer·gen·cy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. emergency, exigency, pinchnoun

   a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

   "he never knew what to do in an emergency"

2. emergencynoun

   a state in which martial law applies

   "the governor declared a state of emergency"

3. hand brake, emergency, emergency brake, parking brakenoun

   a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. emergencynoun

   A situation such as a natural or man-made disaster requiring urgent assistance.

2. emergencynoun

   The department of a hospital that treats emergencies.

3. emergencynoun

   The quality of being emergent; sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence.

4. emergencyadjective

   Related to the emergency or to the provision of assistance.

   emergency vehicles

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Emergence, Emergencynoun

   Etymology: from emerge.

   1. The act of rising out of any fluid by which it is covered.

   We have read of a tyrant, who tried to prevent the emergence of murdered bodies. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours, b. iv. c. 1.

   2. The act of rising into view.

   The emergency of colours, upon coalition of the particles of such bodies, as were neither of them of the colour of that mixture whereof they are ingredients, is very well worth our attentive observation. Robert Boyle, on Colours.

   The white colour of all refracted light, at its very first emergence, where it appears as white as before its incidence, is compounded of various colours. Isaac Newton, Opt.

   3. Any sudden occasion; unexpected casualty.

   Most of our rarities have been found out by casual emergency, and have been the works of time and chance rather than of philosophy. Joseph Glanvill, Sceps. c. 21.

   4. Pressing necessity. A sense not proper.

   In any case of emergency, he would employ the whole wealth of his empire, which he had thus amassed together in his subterraneous exchequer. Joseph Addison, Freeholder.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Emergency

   An emergency is an urgent, unexpected, and usually dangerous situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or environment and requires immediate action. Most emergencies require urgent intervention to prevent a worsening of the situation, although in some situations, mitigation may not be possible and agencies may only be able to offer palliative care for the aftermath. While some emergencies are self-evident (such as a natural disaster that threatens many lives), many smaller incidents require that an observer (or affected party) decide whether it qualifies as an emergency. The precise definition of an emergency, the agencies involved and the procedures used, vary by jurisdiction, and this is usually set by the government, whose agencies (emergency services) are responsible for emergency planning and management.

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1. emergency

   An emergency is a serious, unexpected, often dangerous situation requiring immediate action or attention. This can pertain to various scenarios including health crises, natural disasters or, urgent needs in businesses and other sectors.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Emergencynoun

   sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence; a sudden occasion

2. Emergencynoun

   an unforeseen occurrence or combination of circumstances which calls for immediate action or remedy; pressing necessity; exigency

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. emergency

   Imminent want in difficult circumstances.

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'emergency' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2605

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'emergency' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2938

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'emergency' in Nouns Frequency: #1057

How to pronounce emergency?

1. Alex

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   Mia

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of emergency in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of emergency in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of emergency in a Sentence

1. Steven Mnuchin:

   It's one of the things that we're considering on the list, i want to thank the Senate and the House for having acted very quickly in an emergency basis. We now have over $ 3 trillion we're putting into the economy. A lot of that money is just beginning to get into the economy. We're working with the Federal Reserve on close to another $ 3 trillion of facility and liquidities. These are all beginning to have a very positive impact.

2. Andre Luiz Siqueira:

   There has been a climate emergency situation, with a great drought, never seen before.

3. Alexander Novak:

   Everyone should fulfill his obligations as we agreed in Abu Dhabi, if there is a need, in case of an emergency, we always can get together and discuss some other parameters. But it is too early to talk about it now.

4. Skid Row:

   Though many people may not realize it, we are in the throes of a mental health state of emergency. though many times this is understandable from a legal and public safety standpoint.

5. Sharon Squassoni:

   In sum, the situation is extremely dangerous and demands an emergency response.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=emergency
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Emergency
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=emergency
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emergency
7. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=emergency