precaution
noun
pre·cau·tion
pri-ˈkȯ-shən 
1
: care taken in advance : foresight
warned of the need for precaution
2
: a measure taken beforehand to prevent harm or secure good : safeguard
take the necessary precautions
Examples of precaution in a Sentence
Be sure to follow the usual safety precautions when cooking outdoors.
When driving, she always wears her seatbelt as a precaution.
Every home owner should take precautions against fire.
She took the precaution of packing extra medicine for the trip.
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Perhaps as a precaution, the Red Sox did not have Casas in their lineup for the rematch.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
So with an eye to health precautions, puppy socialization parties are a safer choice than dog parks or off-leash dog beaches, which should be avoided, according to Farah.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for precaution
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“Precaution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precaution. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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precaution
noun
pre·cau·tion
pri-ˈkȯ-shən
1
: care taken in advance : foresight
2
: a measure taken beforehand to prevent harm or to bring about a good result
take precautions against fire
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