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
When setting up a new device, take extra precautions to secure it, such as enabling two-factor authentication and keeping all software up to date.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
Companies have long faced security risks and grappled with how far to take precautions for high-profile executives.
—Devna Bose and John Seewer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Authorities are urging residents in these areas to plan ahead and take precautions to keep themselves and their families safe as the storm moves in.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Drones have begun playing a larger role in military conflicts, while also pestering American bases in the United Kingdom and the U.S. Police now often take special precautions to counter drones at major events.
—Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
Companies have long faced security risks and grappled with how far to take precautions for high-profile executives.
—Devna Bose and John Seewer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Authorities are urging residents in these areas to plan ahead and take precautions to keep themselves and their families safe as the storm moves in.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Drones have begun playing a larger role in military conflicts, while also pestering American bases in the United Kingdom and the U.S. Police now often take special precautions to counter drones at major events.
—Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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 22 Dec. 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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