Definitions for precautionary
pre·cau·tion·a·ry

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1. precautionary, precautionaladjective

   taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure

   "gave precautionary advice"; "I would take precautionary steps to keep him away"

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1. precautionaryadjective

   Of, pertaining to, or serving as a precaution

   The article 3.3 of the UNFCCC states the precautionary principle.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Precautionaryadjective

   of or pertaining to precaution, or precautions; as, precautionary signals

How to pronounce precautionary?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Neerja

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   Oliver

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How to say precautionary in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of precautionary in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of precautionary in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of precautionary in a Sentence

1. Edward Al-Hussainy:

   We think the Fed's precautionary cuts continue and the market isn't anticipating that scenario and is priced for a soft landing next year.

2. Ramesh Kang:

   This is not unusual, but the department has sent bat samples for tests as a precautionary measure.

3. Shell Oil Co:

   Shell has initiated efforts to reduce non-essential personnel on some offshore assets as a precautionary measure in addition to normal preparations for heavy weather.

4. Victor Ponta:

   If we succeed to finish the aid deal successfully, and I think we will, we won't need a new precautionary aid deal ... Maybe we can discuss another arrangement. I think there are different types of deals with the IMF, for example with Poland.

5. Pedro Assy:

   My crew and I are excited to be back to work, it will be different, with all the precautionary measures we have to take, distances of tables, number of people sitting together, but it feels good to be working again.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=precautionary
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Precautionary
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precautionary