Definitions for Precaution
prɪˈkɔ ʃənpre·cau·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. precaution, safeguard, guardnoun

   a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

   "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"

2. precautionnoun

   the trait of practicing caution in advance

3. caution, precaution, care, forethoughtnoun

   judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

   "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. precautionnoun

   Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent mischief or secure good; as, his life was saved by precaution.

   The ancient philosophers treasured up their supposed discoveries with miserable precaution. -- John Henry Newman.

2. precautionnoun

   A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act; as, to take precautions against risks of accident.

3. precautionverb

   To warn or caution beforehand. --Locke.

4. precautionverb

   To take precaution against. --John Dryden.

5. Etymology: From précaution, praecautio, from praecavere, praecautum; prae + cavere. See pre-, and caution.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Precautionnoun

   Preservative caution; preventive measures.

   Etymology: precaution, Fr. [from præcautus, Lat.

   Unless our ministers have strong assurances of his falling in with the grand alliance, or not opposing it, they cannot be too circumspect and speedy in taking their precautions against any contrary resolution. Joseph Addison, on the State of the War.

2. To Precautionverb

   To warn beforehand.

   Etymology: precautioner, Fr. from the noun.

   By the disgraces, diseases and beggary of hopeful young men brought to ruin, he may be precautioned. John Locke.

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1. Precaution

   Precaution (1820) is the first novel by American author James Fenimore Cooper.

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1. precaution

   A precaution is an action taken in advance to prevent a potential problem or avoid danger, harm, or unwanted consequences. It involves taking extra and proactive measures to ensure safety or reduce risks.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Precautionnoun

   previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent mischief or secure good; as, his life was saved by precaution

2. Precautionnoun

   a measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act; as, to take precautions against accident

3. Precautionverb

   to warn or caution beforehand

4. Precautionverb

   to take precaution against

5. Etymology: [F. prcation, L. praecautio, fr. praecavere, praecautum, to guard against beforehand; prae before + cavere be on one's guard. See Pre-, and Caution.]

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1. Precaution

   Precaution is the first novel written by American author James Fenimore Cooper. It was written in imitation of contemporary English domestic novels like those of Jane Austen and Amelia Opie, and it did not meet with contemporary success. Cooper went on to have great success with works such as The Pathfinder and The Deerslayer. The American reading public responded most to The Last of the Mohicans.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Precaution

   prē-kaw′shun, n. caution or care beforehand: a preventive measure: something done beforehand to ward off evil or secure good.—v.t. to warn or advise beforehand.—adjs. Precau′tional, Precau′tionary, containing or proceeding from precaution: taking precaution. [Fr.,—L. præ, before, cavēre, to be careful.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Precaution in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Precaution in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Precaution in a Sentence

1. Frank Bandiera:

   We need to sort it out more, so we’re not sure yet, but just as a precaution, I don’t think parents should smoke at home - they should keep their kids away from secondhand smoke.

2. Kelly Jackson:

   The 18-month-old child coughed up some water and was transported to the hospital as a precaution but he was ok. Following the incident, the family installed a fence equipped with a locked door that goes to the pool. Kelly Jackson recalled hugging and thanking her daughter for her help. I hugged her, I cried and I still thank her every day, because honestly, in that matter, two seconds makes a huge difference. Following the heroic act, Halifax Mayor Mayor Mike Savage and Councilor Tony Mancini honored Lexie Comeau-Jackson on Wednesday with a special award, Global News reported.

3. William Walters:

   I can speak, having been on those missions, and certainly the first trip out of Wuhan, the second, the third, the Diamond Princess, and based on a relationship that I've had with HHS,( Secretary of Defense Mark) Esper and CDC dating back to 2014. Every precaution has been taken.

4. Sandeep Nanduri:

   That is their version, and this is ours. However, we are completely evacuating the sulphuric acid from all tanks as a safety precaution.

5. Shannon Farrell:

   She has swabbed countless people at the clinic since, wondering if shes exposing herself to the virus. Like many of her colleagues working in the COVID-19 world, she takes every possible precaution ; she showers at work after her shift, trying to ensure that she doesnt expose her parents to anything. Her work clothes go immediately into the washing machine. I just feel like this is such an unknown, said Koplin, who plans to return to bobsled next fall assuming bobsled season happens. Theres so many uncertainties and Im like, I dont want to take any chances in the sense that Im dragging this super-contagious virus around my house. Bren Jensen can relate. Shes a COVID-19 survivor. Being a survivor is her specialty. She lost a leg in a lawn-mower accident as a child and went on to represent the U.S. in the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Paralympics. She caught the virus, and a doctor that she shares an office with tested positive soon afterward. Theres no way of knowing how Bren Jensen got it or if she transmitted it to anyone else, but she was racked by guilt anyway. Ill be the first to admit that I was very skeptical, Bren Jensen said. Those first couple of weeks, I was even telling patients, Theres really not much to be concerned about unless you have underlying health issues or chronic lung disease. And then I came down with it and I realized how serious it was, because Im completely healthy and it took me down. She stayed down for three weeks, then returned to work. Her office has gone to whats called virtual visits, where patients are being seen remotely. Thats been a lifesaver just to keep everybody else calm, Bren Jensen said. Calmness is something Shannon Farrell has not found easily. Last week, she and another nurse held a mans hand as Shannon Farrell died, separated from Shannon Farrell family because of the threat of the virus. Easter dinner with her own family a couple days later was held outside, in a Wendys parking lot, social distancing practiced as they stood around their cars. The strangeness has been impossibly hard for Shannon Farrell to process. She knew as a high school junior, seven years ago, that this was her calling. But this may be beyond any worst-case scenario she envisioned. I helped to take care of my grandmother when she was sick with leukemia, and I remember liking that feeling of being helpful and making her feel more comfortable.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Precaution
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Precaution
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Precaution
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precaution
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Precaution
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Precaution
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Precaution