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Definition & Meaning of "precaution"in English

Precaution
01

an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
precautions
Examples
As a precaution against theft, he installed security cameras around his home. 
02

the tendency or habit of exercising caution and foresight to prevent problems 

Examples
Her precaution saved the team from potential errors. 
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