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prudence

noun

/ˈpruːdəns/

Meaning

The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.

She invested her money with great prudence.

act with prudence

caution, wisdom, foresight, discretion, judgment

recklessness, carelessness, imprudence

show prudence, act with prudence, financial prudence, exercise prudence

A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.

The introduction of something new, such as an idea, method, or device.

a viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, used for cooking or fuel

a person who is in prison

The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.

an area of land overgrown with dense forest and tangled vegetation, typically in the tropics