contingency capacity
[kən-ˈtin-jən-sē kə-ˈpa-sə-tē]
nounpl: contingency capacities
capacidade de contingência
1. The ability of a system, organization, or individual to respond to and manage unexpected events or emergencies
The hospital's contingency capacity was tested during the pandemic.
A capacidade de contingência do hospital foi testada durante a pandemia.
2. The maximum operational capability available to handle alternative or emergency scenarios
The power plant maintains a contingency capacity of 20% above peak demand.
A usina mantém uma capacidade de contingência de 20% acima da demanda máxima.
3. In business continuity planning, the resources reserved for disaster recovery and crisis management
Our IT department has established contingency capacity to ensure data backup and system restoration.
Nosso departamento de TI estabeleceu capacidade de contingência para garantir backup de dados e restauração do sistema.
This term is predominantly used in formal business, government, and technical contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it's particularly important in discussions of infrastructure, healthcare systems, and corporate risk management. The concept gained significant prominence following the COVID-19 pandemic, when organizations worldwide reassessed their emergency preparedness and contingency planning protocols.
Related Idioms & Phrases
having contingency capacity in place
building contingency capacity
stress test contingency capacity
exceed contingency capacity
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