Definition & Meaning of "precaution"in English

Precaution

an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

precautions

Examples

As a precaution against theft, he installed security cameras around his home.

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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precautional

precaution

caution

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