précaution — 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.
- prudence noun Careful, sensible judgment, especially about practical matters and future risks.
Senses
précaution 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 Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good.
- prudence (uncountable) The quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act; (countable, archaic) an instance of this.
caution — full definition
- noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
- noun A formal warning given by police instead of pursuing prosecution for a minor offense (chiefly UK).
- verb To warn someone about a risk or potential consequence.