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Definition of Precaution
1. Noun. A precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.. "We let our guard down"
Exact synonyms: Guard, Safeguard
Generic synonyms: Measure, Step
Specialized synonyms: Backstop, Security, Security Measures
Derivative terms: Precautionary, Safeguard
Generic synonyms: Measure, Step
Specialized synonyms: Backstop, Security, Security Measures
Derivative terms: Precautionary, Safeguard
2. Noun. The trait of practicing caution in advance.
3. Noun. Judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger. "He handled the vase with care"
Definition of Precaution
1. n. Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent mischief or secure good; as, his life was saved by precaution.
2. v. t. To warn or caution beforehand.
Definition of Precaution
1. Noun. Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent mischief or secure good; as, his life was saved by precaution. ¹
2. Noun. A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act; as, to take precautions against risks of accident. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) : To warn or caution beforehand. --Locke. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive rare): To take precaution against. --John Dryden. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Precaution
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