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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of preventing | |
| Synonyms: | bar | |
| Examples: | "there was no bar against leaving" "money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza" |
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| Related terms: | hindrance debarment save prophylaxis obviation disqualification suppression interception non-proliferation averting bar | |
| 2. | [ noun ] control by preventing the occurrence of something | |
| Examples: | "money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza" |
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| Related terms: | control | |
| Similar spelling: |
prevent preventive prevenient Proventil Provencio preventative preventable Provenza Provence provincial provender Provencal provenance propensity |
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