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Caution
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- 1 Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm. countable, uncountable
"take caution"
- 2 the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger wordnet
- 3 A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided. countable, uncountable
"The guideline expressed caution against excessive radiographic imaging."
- 4 the trait of being circumspect and prudent wordnet
- 5 Security; guaranty; bail. countable, uncountable
"The Parliament would yet give his majesty sufficient caution that the war should be vigorously prosecuted."
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- 6 judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger wordnet
- 7 One who draws attention or causes astonishment by their behaviour. countable, dated, uncountable
"Oh, that boy, he's a caution! He does make me laugh."
- 8 a warning against certain acts wordnet
- 9 A formal warning given as an alternative to prosecution in minor cases. countable, uncountable
- 10 A yellow card. countable, uncountable
- 1 To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted. transitive
"In its May 1965 issue, Life magazine condemned skateboards as a “menace to limb and even to life,” and cautioned readers about riders who “take over the paths made for peaceful strollers.”"
- 2 warn strongly; put on guard wordnet
- 3 To give a yellow card.
Etymology
Recorded since 1297 as Middle English caucioun (“bail, guarantee, pledge”), from Old French caution (“security, surety”), itself from Latin cautiō, from cautus, past participle of caveō, cavēre (“be on one's guard”).
Recorded since 1297 as Middle English caucioun (“bail, guarantee, pledge”), from Old French caution (“security, surety”), itself from Latin cautiō, from cautus, past participle of caveō, cavēre (“be on one's guard”).
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