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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In a letter sent to Musk and the White House, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., demanded to know the details about security precautions and whether lapses in security may have exposed sensitive information.
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David Klepper The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 28 Feb. 2025
While consumer spending may shift to lower-cost substitutes in a recession, these companies have taken precautions to dampen any worrisome investors.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Beyond vaccination, Altmann suggests taking daily precautions to minimize your risk of getting sick.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
However, to help avoid becoming victimized and having to turn to law enforcement and the justice system, associations should make effective use of these and other preventative measures and precautions.
—Shari Wald Garrett, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
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David Klepper The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 28 Feb. 2025
While consumer spending may shift to lower-cost substitutes in a recession, these companies have taken precautions to dampen any worrisome investors.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Beyond vaccination, Altmann suggests taking daily precautions to minimize your risk of getting sick.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
However, to help avoid becoming victimized and having to turn to law enforcement and the justice system, associations should make effective use of these and other preventative measures and precautions.
—Shari Wald Garrett, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 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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