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Precaution
01
an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening
02
the habit or action of being cautious and taking steps in advance to prevent harm or trouble
03
a measure taken in advance to prevent potential harm or danger
Example
Knowing the risks of online scams, he set up two-factor authentication as a precaution.
As a precaution against theft, he installed security cameras around his home.
Before going on the hike, she took the precaution of informing her family about her whereabouts.
Healthcare workers take precautions to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses in hospitals.
Farmers take precautions to prevent the spread of cowpox among their cattle.
