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caution

/ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ · noun

Meaning

  1. Precept or warning against evil or danger of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction; prudence in regard to danger; provident care
  2. A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided
  3. Security; guaranty; bail.
  4. One who draws attention or causes astonishment by their behaviour.
  5. A formal warning given as an alternative to prosecution in minor cases.
  6. A yellow card.
  7. To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.
  8. To give a yellow card

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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