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varoitus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • admonition noun A rebuke by an authority that one has erred and should not persist in one's actions.
  • advisory adj Giving advice or recommendations rather than making binding decisions.
  • alert adj Watchful and paying close attention; ready to notice or react quickly.
  • caution noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
  • caveat noun A warning or condition attached to a statement, agreement, or piece of advice.
  • heads-up noun An advance warning or piece of information given so that someone can prepare.
  • notice verb To become aware of something; to observe.
  • pilot noun A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.
  • prognostication noun A statement about or prior knowledge of the future.
  • warning noun A statement, sign, or signal alerting someone to a danger, problem, or possible consequence.

Senses

varoitus is used for these senses in English:

  • admonition A rebuke by an authority that one has erred and should not persist in their actions; a reprimand.
  • alert A notification of higher importance than an advisory.
  • caution Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
  • caveat A warning.
  • monition A caution or warning. [from 14th c.]
  • notice (countable) A formal notification or warning.
  • pilot Being a vehicle to warn other road users of the presence of an oversize vehicle/combination.
  • prognostication A statement about or prior knowledge of the future.

advisory — full definition

  1. adj Giving advice or recommendations rather than making binding decisions.
  2. noun An official warning or notice about a situation, such as weather or travel.

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