Definitions for prudent
ˈprud ntpru·dent

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. prudentadjective

   careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

   "a prudent manager"; "prudent rulers"; "prudent hesitation"; "more prudent to hide than to fight"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. prudentadjective

   Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; careful, discreet, sensible; -- opposed to rash; directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence;

2. prudentadjective

   Practically wise, judicious, shrewd

   His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top

3. prudentadjective

   Frugal; economical; not extravagant;

   Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget

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

1. PRUDENTadjective

   Etymology: prudent, Fr. prudens, Lat.

   1. Practically wise.

   The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Prov. xiv. 18.

   I have seen a son of Jesse, that is a man of war, and prudent in matters. 1 Sam. xvi. 18.

   The monarch prevented all reply,
   Prudent, lest others might offer. John Milton.

   2. Foreseeing by natural instinct.

   So steers the prudent crane
   Her annual voyage. John Milton.

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1. prudent

   Prudent refers to being cautious, sensible, and careful in making decisions and taking actions, especially when it comes to managing money, resources, or responsibilities. It implies thinking ahead, considering potential risks and consequences, and exercising good judgment to avoid unnecessary risks or mistakes. Being prudent involves weighing different options, making informed choices, and prioritizing long-term benefits or stability over short-term gains.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Prudentadjective

   sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; practically wise; judicious; careful; discreet; sensible; -- opposed to rash; as, a prudent man; dictated or directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence; as, prudent behavior

2. Prudentadjective

   frugal; economical; not extravagant; as, a prudent woman; prudent expenditure of money

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Prudent

   prōō′dent, adj. cautious and wise in conduct: careful: discreet: dictated by forethought: frugal.—n. Pru′dence, quality of being prudent: wisdom applied to practice: attention to self-interest: caution.—adj. Pruden′tial, using or practising prudence.—n. a matter for prudence (generally pl.).—n. Prudential′ity.—advs. Pruden′tially; Pru′dently. [Fr.,—L. prūdens, prūdentis, contr. of providens, pr.p. of providēre, to foresee.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. prudent

   Practical, wise and logical use of resources, knowledge, money, intelligence or income.

   They are so prudent and love each other, their wedding day is planned and simple, it demonstrates the love they both have for their families, friends and life.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 4, 2020  

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. PRUDENT

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Prudent is ranked #51066 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Prudent surname appeared 408 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Prudent.
   
   67.4% or 275 total occurrences were Black.
   23.5% or 96 total occurrences were White.
   3.6% or 15 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   3.4% or 14 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1.9% or 8 total occurrences were Asian.

Anagrams for prudent »

1. uptrend

2. prunted

How to pronounce prudent?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of prudent in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of prudent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of prudent in a Sentence

1. Linn Huang:

   While the products themselves are more iterative than revolutionary — same basic design — Apple's strategy in raising the spec ceiling should prove to be a prudent one, since 2015, the entire all-in-one category has contracted each year. A continued shift toward mobility has been a primary inhibitor for this form factor, but options and economics play a large role as well.

2. Carl Icahn:

   Given that our Herbalife investment has become an outsized position, representing approximately 24 percent exposure to total NAV (net asset value), it is only prudent for IEP to reduce its exposure.

3. Nick Mavodones:

   Michael Davidson was skilled, prudent and confident, but I would not call Michael Davidson a risk-taker.

4. Paul Ekins:

   Greater global attention to climate policy ... means that fossil fuel companies are becoming increasingly risky for investors in terms of the delivery of long-term returns, i would expect prudent investors in energy to shift increasingly towards low-carbon energy sources.

5. Governor Zhou Xiaochuan:

   The current monetary policy is prudent with a slight loosening bias, we also want to stress that monetary policy should be adjusted dynamically depending on the judgment towards the economic situation.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=prudent
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Prudent
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=prudent
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prudent
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=prudent
7. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html