caution
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/ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/
English
Definitions
noun
- Precept or warning against evil or danger of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction; prudence in regard to danger; provident care
- A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided“The guideline expressed caution against excessive radiographic imaging.”
- Security; guaranty; bail.
- One who draws attention or causes astonishment by their behaviour.“Oh, that boy, he's a caution! He does make me laugh.”
verb
- To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.
- To give a yellow card
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Synonyms
precautioncautiousnesscircumspectioncarefulnesscaveatforethoughtadmonishcarecarefulbewareprecautionarywarinesscautiouscautiouslyvigilantwarning