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Precaution

noun

/prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Meaning

an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

a measure taken in advance to prevent harm or danger

As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.

You should take precaution when crossing a busy road.

take precaution

safeguard, prevention, protection, measure, care, preventive measure, foresight

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safeguard, prevention, protection, measure

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safeguard, care, protection, preventive measure, foresight

recklessness, carelessness, negligence

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recklessness, carelessness, negligence

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carelessness, negligence

take precautions, safety precaution, as a precaution, precautionary measure, take precaution, precaution against

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take precautions, safety precaution, as a precaution, precautionary measure

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safety precaution, precautionary measure, take precaution, precaution against

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An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.

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