ALL meanings of precaution
pre·cau·tion
P p - noun precaution preventive measure 1
- noun precaution caution, prudence 1
- noun precaution a measure taken in advance to avert possible evil or to secure good results. 1
- noun precaution caution employed beforehand; prudent foresight. 1
- verb with object precaution to forewarn; put on guard. 1
- countable noun precaution A precaution is an action that is intended to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening. 0
- noun precaution an action taken to avoid a dangerous or undesirable event 0
- noun precaution caution practised beforehand; circumspection 0
- noun precaution care taken beforehand; caution used in advance 0
- noun precaution a measure taken beforehand against possible danger, failure, etc. 0
- noun precaution A precaution is a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening when a drug is administered, or a warning about something dangerous or unpleasant that could happen. 0