precaution
UK
/priːˈkɔː.ʃən/US /priːˈkɔ.ʃən/precaution
NOUNDefinition of precaution
Precaution refers to previous care and caution taken to ensure safety.
Example: The father of the family took a gun out of his closet as a precaution against intruders during the night.
When you precaution someone, you warn the person of possible danger.
When you precaution something, you take measures to ensure your safety from it, to take precautions against it.
precaution
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The father of the family took a gun out of his closet as a precaution against intruders during the night.
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