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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Because urushiol can cling to clothing and shoes, take precautions not to transfer the oily substance to yourself or other items when undressing.
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 3 July 2024
This kind of extended, extreme heat will affect everyone, including vulnerable populations such as babies, the elderly and pregnant people, said Serrato, who urged residents to take precautions and seek out cooling centers set up across the state if necessary.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2024
Olsen said Major Goolsby’s is not planning on taking any extra security precautions and is relying on local law enforcement and the Secret Service.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 1 July 2024
Take extra precautions when working or spending time outside.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2024
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 3 July 2024
This kind of extended, extreme heat will affect everyone, including vulnerable populations such as babies, the elderly and pregnant people, said Serrato, who urged residents to take precautions and seek out cooling centers set up across the state if necessary.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2024
Olsen said Major Goolsby’s is not planning on taking any extra security precautions and is relying on local law enforcement and the Secret Service.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 1 July 2024
Take extra precautions when working or spending time outside.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2024
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“Precaution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precaution. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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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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