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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“August and September are peak periods of West Nile virus transmission in the state, so we urge everyone to take precautions to protect themselves against mosquito bites.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Are there particular precautions we should take because of my grandmother’s age, the change in beneficiaries, the HELOC, and the fact that I am accompanying her?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Beyond the president, current and former senior Trump administration officials have also been notified of specific threats against them and have taken extra safety precautions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Out of homes with no precautions, only 20% survived.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
The operators of the Ferris Wheel, he saw, did not take equivalent precautions.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
