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

2. Noun. The trait of practicing caution in advance.
Generic synonyms: Caution, Circumspection

3. Noun. Judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger. "He handled the vase with care"
Exact synonyms: Care, Caution, Forethought
Generic synonyms: Judiciousness
Derivative terms: Cautious

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

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Precaution

precariousness
precarity
precast
precasting
precasts
precatalyst
precatalysts
precatalytic
precation
precations
precative
precatively
precatory
precaucus
precaudal
precaution (current term)
precautional
precautionarily
precautionary
precautioned
precautioning
precautions
precautious
precautiously
precautiousness
precava
precavae
precaval
precedaneous
precede

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