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.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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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   • Judiciousness

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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. Jim Kenney:

   We were hoping that we wont have any repeat of weve seen last night and were taking every precaution that we can.

2. Philip Jansen:

   Having felt slightly unwell I decided as a precaution to be tested. As soon as the test results were known I isolated Philip Jansen at home, i've met several industry partners this week so felt it was the responsible thing to do to alert them to this fact as soon as I could.

3. British Airways:

   We constantly review our security arrangements at all our airports around the world, and have suspended flights to Cairo for seven days as a precaution to allow for further assessment.

4. The Scot:

   Unfortunately, I've had a setback and as a precaution need to work through that before competing, i've worked so hard to get myself into a situation where I can play at the top level and I'm gutted I'm not going to be able to play.

5. Dan Buchler:

   The staff closed the blinds and kept us inside until 4 a.m. as a precaution, the evening had two aspects: On the one hand, it brought back the bad memories of Charlie Hebdo. On the other hand, there was a positive side. We were all in this bar together, and they gave everyone free drinks. We all bonded and became really close.

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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
   https://chat.openai.com
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