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precaution
precaution
/priːˈkɔʃən/
noun
(
)
A precautionary measure warding off impending danger, damage or injury etc.
(
guard
,
safeguard
,
precaution
)
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger, damage or injury etc.
He put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution
he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution
An insurance policy is a good safeguard
an insurance policy is a good safeguard
We let our guard down
we let our guard down
(
)
The trait of practicing caution in advance
(
precaution
)
the trait of practicing caution in advance
(
)
Judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
(
forethought
,
precaution
,
caution
,
care
)
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
He exercised caution in opening the door
he exercised caution in opening the door
He handled the vase with care
he handled the vase with care
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