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försiktighet — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • caution noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
  • circumspection noun Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; consideration of all that is pertinent.

Senses

försiktighet 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.
  • circumspection Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; consideration of all that is pertinent.

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.

circumspection — full definition

  1. noun Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; consideration of all that is pertinent.
  2. noun Caution, watchfulness, or vigilance fueled by such awareness.

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