Synonyms

prudently

American

[prood-nt-lee] / ˈprud nt li /

adverb

in a wise, judicious, discreet, or careful manner.

Donors want their charitable gifts to be invested prudently and managed professionally.
For the moment, scientists are prudently refraining from making sweeping assertions, insisting on the need for further research.

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A change in management offers an opportunity to prudently pause the program and repair the balance sheet, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company says it acted prudently in maintaining the safety of its system before the fire.

From Los Angeles Times

Institutions that manage risk prudently are at a competitive disadvantage to those that chase yield.

From Barron's

When some employers prudently began phasing out the party and donating the money to charity, I felt some relief.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We should probably continue to get the rate down some, but prudently, with an eye on the data.”

From Barron's

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