precaution
noun
a measure taken in advance to avert possible evil or to secure good results.
precautions
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pluralof precaution.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Another man in Irkutsk said he had asked his parents to take precautions like washing their hands, but that he did not view it as a "serious threat."
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
It cited increased precautions with its training sandboxes to prevent agents from breaking out of secure testing systems.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
When he has to be moved, the precautions are extreme.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
In response to public concern, Westinghouse argued that the risks of his method could be managed through better engineering and safety precautions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Even with the precautions I had taken, I expected a sharper, fiercer pain.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
