precaution
Other forms: precautions
A precaution is a careful action you make in advance. You might want to take the precaution of bringing lots of water and sunblock if you're going on a desert hike.
Precaution means exactly what it sounds like. The prefix pre- means before, and caution means carefulness in the face of danger. People use glasses when they're on a computer as a precaution because there are links to long hours on a computer and vision damage. A fire drill is a precaution so that you know what to do in case of a real fire. Someone who is always careful exhibits precaution.
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a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.“he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution”types:backstopa precaution in case of an emergencysecurity, security measuresmeasures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
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the trait of practicing caution in advance
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judiciousness in avoiding harm or dangersynonyms: care, caution, forethoughttype of:judiciousnessgood judgment
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