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