Precaution

noun

/pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/

Word Frequency: 2.1

Definitions

1.nounPrevious caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good

"his life was saved by precaution"

2.nounA measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.

"to take precautions against risks of accident"

3.verbTo warn or caution beforehand.

4.verbTo take precaution against.

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