voorzichtigheid — meaning in English

English meaning

• caution noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
• foresight noun The ability to think ahead and plan wisely for the future.
• policy noun A course of action or set of principles adopted by a government, organization, or person.
• wariness noun Alertness, or the state of being watchful.

Senses

voorzichtigheid is used for these senses in English:

• caution A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
• chariness The condition of being chary; caution
• foresight The ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.
• policy Wise, advantageous, or politic conduct; prudence, formerly also with connotations of craftiness. [from 15th c.]
• wariness vigilance or the condition of being alert

caution — full definition

1. noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
2. noun A formal warning given by police instead of pursuing prosecution for a minor offense (chiefly UK).
3. verb To warn someone about a risk or potential consequence.

foresight — full definition

1. noun The ability to think ahead and plan wisely for the future.
2. noun The front sight on a gun, used for aiming.

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