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precaution in Dutch

precaution in Dutch is voorzorg, voorzorgsmaatregel — precaution means an action taken in advance to prevent a problem or reduce a risk.

precaution in Dutch

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

What does "precaution" mean?

  1. noun An action taken in advance to prevent a problem or reduce a risk.
    "Wearing a helmet is a simple precaution that can prevent serious injury."
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precaution in a sentence

  • Wearing a helmet is a simple precaution that can prevent serious injury.
  • The airline took extra precautions during the storm.

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What is "precaution" in Dutch?
"precaution" in Dutch is voorzorg, voorzorgsmaatregel. precaution means: An action taken in advance to prevent a problem or reduce a risk.
How do you use "precaution" in a sentence?
Example: "Wearing a helmet is a simple precaution that can prevent serious injury." In Dutch, "precaution" is voorzorg, voorzorgsmaatregel.
Are there other ways to say "precaution" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "precaution": voorzorg, voorzorgsmaatregel.
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