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предусмотри́тельность — meaning in English

predusmotritelnost

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English meaning

  • foresight noun The ability to think ahead and plan wisely for the future.
  • forethought noun Careful thinking and planning done before you act.
  • precaution noun An action taken in advance to prevent a problem or reduce a risk.
  • Providence name Divine guidance or protective care, often attributed to God or fate.
  • prudence noun Careful, sensible judgment, especially about practical matters and future risks.

Senses

предусмотри́тельность is used for these senses in English:

  • foresight The ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.
  • forethought Thinking beforehand or in advance, planning; prior or previous consideration; premeditation.
  • precaution Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good.
  • providence Specifically, the prudent care and management of resources; thriftiness, frugality. [from 17th c.]
  • 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.

foresight — full definition

  1. noun The ability to think ahead and plan wisely for the future.
  2. noun The front sight on a gun, used for aiming.

forethought — full definition

  1. noun Careful thinking and planning done before you act.
  2. noun The sense of expecting something before it happens.
  3. noun Sensible, careful preparation for what may come.
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