Emergency

noun

/ɪˈmɝ.dʒən.si/

Word Frequency: 21.9

Definitions

1.nounA 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."

2.nounThe department of a hospital that treats emergencies.

3.nounAn individual brought in at short notice to replace a member of staff, a player in a sporting team, etc.

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

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