PRECAUTION

• (noun) a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

  "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution", "an insurance policy is a good safeguard", "we let our guard down"

  synonyms : guard , safeguard

• (noun) the trait of practicing caution in advance

• (noun) judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

  "he exercised caution in opening the door", "he handled the vase with care"

  synonyms : care , caution , forethought

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