emergency

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Adjective 1.4 Derived terms 1.5 See also

[edit] English

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[edit] Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /ɪ'mɝ.dʒən.si/, SAMPA: /I"m3`.dZ@n.si/
• Hyphenation: e‧mer‧gen‧cy

  Rhymes: -ɜː(r)dʒənsi

[edit] Noun

emergency (plural emergencies)

1. A situation such as a natural or man-made disaster requiring urgent assistance.
2. An emergency department.

[edit] Translations

[edit] Adjective

emergency (not comparable)

1. Related to the emergency or to the provision of assistance.

   emergency vehicles

[edit] Derived terms

• emergency medical services
• state of emergency
• emergency response
• Emergency Medical Technician

[edit] See also

• fire department
• police