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voorzorg — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • caution noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
  • precaution noun An action taken in advance to prevent a problem or reduce a risk.

Senses

voorzorg 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.
  • precaution A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.

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.

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