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
- 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.
circumspection — full definition
- noun Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; consideration of all that is pertinent.
- noun Caution, watchfulness, or vigilance fueled by such awareness.