precaution

  • 31precaution — Synonyms and related words: alertness, anticipation, apprehension, attention, canniness, care, caution, cautiousness, chariness, circumspection, cover, discreetness, discretion, escape, forearming, forebode, forehandedness, foresight,… …

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  • 32precaution — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. care, caution, warning; safeguard, provision, protection; anticipation, forethought, foresight. See preparation. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. anticipation, forethought, regard; see care 1 . III (Roget s 3… …

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  • 33precaution — pre·cau·tion || prɪ kɔːʃn n. safeguard, safety measures, procedures carried out in order to ensure security …

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  • 34précaution — n.f. Prendre ses précautions, pratiquer le coït interrompu …

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  • 35precaution — n. 1. Forethought, foresight, timely care, prudence, providence, circumspection, wariness, care. 2. Premunition, prior measure, preventive measure, provision …

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  • 36precaution — n 1. advance measure or step, preventative measure, pains; safeguard, safety valve; insurance, ace in the hole; escape, out, way out. 2. foresight, foresightedness, farsightedness, longsightedness, prevision; providence, prudence, discretion,… …

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  • 37precaution — pre·cau·tion …

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  • 38precaution — noun Syn: safeguard, preventive measure, safety measure, insurance; informal backstop …

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  • 39precaution — [prɪˈkɔːʃ(ə)n] noun [C] something that you do in order to protect people or things against possible harm or trouble Doctors recommend taking precautions to protect your skin from the sun.[/ex] …

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  • 40precaution — pre•cau•tion [[t]prɪˈkɔ ʃən[/t]] n. 1) a measure taken in advance to avert possible harm or misfortune 2) caution employed beforehand; prudent foresight 3) to forewarn; put on guard • Etymology: 1595–1605; < LL pre•cau′tion•ar′y, adj …

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