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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 Thinking beforehand or in advance, planning; prior or previous consideration.
  • 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 Thinking beforehand or in advance, planning; prior or previous consideration.
  2. noun Anticipation.
  3. noun Provident care; prudence.

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