precaution

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precaution Definition

• (n) a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"
• (n) the trait of practicing caution in advance
• (n) judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care"

precaution Synonyms

• care
• caution
• forethought
• guard
• precaution
• safeguard