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- Dictionarycau·tion/ˈkôSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. care taken to avoid danger or mistakes: "anyone receiving a suspect package should exercise extreme caution" Similar Opposite
- 2. an amusing or surprising person: informal, dated "“You're a caution, you are,” she said"
verb
- 1. say something as a warning: "the secretary cautioned that economic uncertainties remained" Similar
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1. : warning, admonishment. Her comments were intended as a caution to us to protect our property. 2. : precaution. a surgeon taking the caution of sterilizing his instruments. 3. : prudent forethought to minimize risk. Use caution when operating a chain saw. 4. : one that astonishes or commands attention.
CAUTION definition: 1. great care and attention: 2. a spoken warning given by a police officer or official to someone…. Learn more.
Caution definition: alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation; care; wariness. See examples of CAUTION used in a sentence.
The noun caution can be used to describe something that calls for careful action and the need to avoid risk, such as a volatile political situation that requires extreme caution. The word also has a verb form with a similar meaning.
Caution is great care which you take in order to avoid possible danger. Extreme caution should be exercised when buying part-worn tyres. The Chancellor is a man of caution.
CAUTION meaning: 1. great care and attention: 2. a spoken warning given by a police officer or official to someone…. Learn more.
caution care that you take in order to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks: The utmost caution must be exercised when handling explosives. prudence ( rather formal ) a sensible and careful attitude when you make judgements and decisions; behaviour that avoids unnecessary risks:
1. a. Careful forethought to avoid danger or harm. b. Close attention or vigilance to minimize risk: The car proceeded over the rickety bridge with caution. 2. Prudence or restraint in action or decision: advised caution in choosing a school. 3.
verb. /ˈkɔʃn/ [intransitive, transitive] Verb Forms. to warn someone about the possible dangers or problems of something caution against something I would caution against getting too involved. caution somebody against/about something Sam cautioned him against making a hasty decision. caution (somebody) that…
1. Caution is great care which you take in order to avoid possible danger. [...] 2. If someone cautions you, they warn you about problems or danger. [...] 3. If someone who has broken the law is cautioned by the police, they are warned that if they break the law again official action will be taken against them. [British] [...] More.
