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Webster 1913 Edition
Emergency
1.
Sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence; a sudden occasion.
Most our rarities have been found out by casual
emergency
. Glanvill.
2.
An unforeseen occurrence or combination of circumstances which calls for immediate action or remedy; pressing necessity; exigency.
To whom she might her doubts propose,
On all
On all
emergencies
that rose. Swift.
Syn. – Crisis; conjuncture; exigency; pinch; strait; necessity.
Definition 2024
emergency
emergency
English
Noun
emergency (plural emergencies)
- A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.
- Cardiac arrest is an emergency and if you find someone in cardiac arrest you should call 999 immediately.
- (US, Canada, often attributive) The department of a hospital that treats emergencies.
- An individual brought in at short notice to replace a member of staff, a player in a sporting team, etc.
- November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, "Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk
- Van Gaal responded by replacing Adnan Januzaj with Carrick and, in fairness, the emergency centre-half did exceedingly well given that he has not played since May.
- November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, "Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk
- (archaic) The quality of being emergent; sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence.
- (US, telecommunications) A condition where life or property is in jeopardy and the prompt summoning of aid is essential.
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situation requiring urgent assistance
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emergency department
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