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precaution
(pr/I/'k/O//S//@/n )

noun (n)

  • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.(noun.act)
    Example:
    He put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution.
    Synonym:
    guard, safeguard
    source: wordnet30
  • the trait of practicing caution in advance(noun.attribute)
    source: wordnet30
  • judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger(noun.cognition)
    Synonym:
    care, caution, forethought
    source: wordnet30
  • Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent mischief or secure good; as, his life was saved by precaution.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • To warn or caution beforehand.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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