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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Officials urged residents of flood-prone areas “to take precautions now,” including moving cars to higher ground and protecting property with sandbags.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
Along the Champs-Élysées and Avenue Montaigne, businesses ranging from Louis Vuitton and Nike to the famed Fouquet’s brasserie and smaller independent shops took precautions against fresh violence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
However, that improvement in recognizing watch areas did not lead to greater concern about the potential danger or stronger intentions to take safety precautions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
The family had already taken precautions to protect Magnolia from infection.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
These were sensible precautions, but the truth is that Groves had more than safety on his mind.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
