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Princeton's WordNet

  1. prudently, providentiallyadverb

    in a prudent manner

    "I had allotted my own bedroom for necking, prudently removing both the bed and the key, and taken both myself and my typewriter into my son's bedroom."

Wiktionary

  1. prudentlyadverb

    In a prudent manner.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Prudentlyadverb

    Discretely; judiciously.

    Etymology: from prudent.

    These laws were so prudently framed, as they are found fit for all succeeding times. Francis Bacon, Henry VII.

    Such deep designs of empire does he lay
    O’er them, whose cause he seems to take in hand;
    And prudently would make them lords at sea,
    To whom with ease he can give laws by land. Dryden.

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  1. prudently

    Prudently is an adverb that refers to carrying out an action with careful and sensible thought for the future. It involves taking thoughtful precautions and avoiding risks to prevent potential problems or unfavorable outcomes. Acting prudently means doing something wisely, judiciously, or with discretion.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Prudentlyadverb

    in a prudent manner

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of prudently in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of prudently in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of prudently in a Sentence

  1. Baytex Energy:

    Given the recent collapse in world oil prices, we believe our 2015 budget strikes the right balance between preserving our operational momentum in delivering organic production growth and managing our dividends prudently to maintain strong levels of financial liquidity.

  2. Jerry Brown:

    I agree with the Catholic bishops who have said that local, state and federal officials should' work collaboratively and prudently in the implementation of this deployment, ensuring that the presence of National Guard is measured and not disruptive to community life,'.

  3. Barnaby Joyce:

    The National Party's the little old bush accountant saying that lots of clients have ideas, but( you need) to sit down with them and say,' Okay, that's your idea, let's prudently go about this,'.

  4. Jes Staley:

    Mr Venkatakrishnan has a long and well-established track record of helping to prudently define and manage risk appetite in large complex financial institutions like ours, he has extensive experience in the development of regulatory capital models and with stress testing.

  5. Deutsche Bank:

    Morgan Stanley is proud of its comprehensive approach to risk management, which has enabled the firm to manage its commodities business prudently and effectively over the last three decades.

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    (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
    A splay
    B ostensive
    C jejune
    D askant

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