prudence — meaning in English

English meaning

• caution noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
• prudence noun Careful, sensible judgment, especially about practical matters and future risks.
• wariness noun vigilance or the condition of being alert

Senses

prudence is used for these senses in English:

• Prudence A en given name, one of the Puritan virtue names.
• caution A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
• 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.
• wariness vigilance or the condition of being alert

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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