precautionary
of, relating to, or characterized by precaution: precautionary measures.
expressing or advising precaution: precautionary warnings against possible tornadoes.
Origin of precautionary
1- Sometimes pre·cau·tion·al [pri-kaw-shuh-nl] /prɪˈkɔ ʃə nl/ .
Words Nearby precautionary
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How to use precautionary in a sentence
The government has claimed these are “precautionary measures” to avoid another such outburst.
Iron spikes, barbed wire, internet shutdowns: Delhi borders look like war zones right now | Niharika Sharma | February 2, 2021 | QuartzThis means that for now, it’s important to keep wearing masks, socially distancing, and taking other precautionary measures even if you have been vaccinated.
Can you spread COVID-19 after vaccination? Here’s what we know. | Kate Baggaley | December 28, 2020 | Popular-Science“We ask them to quarantine as a precautionary measure,” she said.
‘Equity hubs’ give families struggling financially a chance at pandemic pods | Donna St. George | December 25, 2020 | Washington PostKimba is in a 30-day quarantine for precautionary reasons, according to the statement.
A tiger at Carole Baskin’s sanctuary attacked a volunteer’s arm and ‘nearly tore it off at the shoulder’ | Jaclyn Peiser | December 4, 2020 | Washington PostNear the front was Allegra Jabo, who said she was saving a spot for her husband and two daughters for precautionary Thanksgiving tests.
As holidays approach, wait times rise for coronavirus tests amid record spike in cases | Meagan Flynn, Michael Brice-Saddler, Julie Zauzmer, Rachel Chason | November 18, 2020 | Washington Post
A precautionary move aimed at perfecting how much more the Banzi will need to take in order to reach an optimal high.
As a precautionary measure, the Danish security services immediately notified Rose.
Many of the precautionary actions that we need to take would be sensible in any event.
Margaret Thatcher Sounded the Alarm on Climate Change | David Frum | April 8, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTA statement from the Palace insisted the hospitalization - at a private London hospital - was 'precautionary'.
Over the last few weeks, every Arab dictator has been taking precautionary measures to defuse social tension.
Some, however, were picked off from the warships when the insurgents omitted their precautionary measure.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanBut their boat leaked like a sieve, and the stop at Milwaukee was probably precautionary.
The Scandinavian Element in the United States | Kendric Charles BabcockAs he was leaving to attend to his part of the play, a precautionary idea flashed upon Maggie.
Children of the Whirlwind | Leroy ScottAs a precautionary measure, therefore, a line of defences was rapidly thrown up between the city and cantonments.
Recollections of Thirty-nine Years in the Army | Charles Alexander GordonShe could think of nothing but precautionary measures, and on one occasion was describing to Rogers all that she had done.
Memoirs of the Duchesse de Dino v.1/3, 1831-1835 | Dorothy Duchesse de Dino
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