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| 1. | [ noun ] a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. | |
| Synonyms: | safeguard guard | |
| Examples: | "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution" "an insurance policy is a good safeguard" "we let our guard down" |
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| Related terms: | measure protection security safeguard | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the trait of practicing caution in advance | |
| Related terms: | circumspection | |
| 3. | [ noun ] judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger | |
| Synonyms: | care caution forethought | |
| Examples: | "he exercised caution in opening the door" "he handled the vase with care" |
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| Related terms: | judiciousness | |
| Similar spelling: |
precautional precautionary practitioner practicing practician practise practice proctitis Preciado precative practised practicum practiced practical Presutti |
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