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   pru·dent

   /ˈpro͞odnt/

   adjective

   • 1. acting with or showing care and thought for the future: "no prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose" Similar wisewell judgedjudicioussagacioussageshrewdadvisablewell advisedpoliticsensiblecommonsensicalcautiouscarefulcannycharywarycircumspectfar-sightedforearmedforehandedrare:forethoughtfulthriftyprovidenteconomicalcannysparingfrugalabstemiousscrimpingOpposite unwiseimprudentincautiousimprudentextravagantimprudent

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin prudent-, contraction of provident- ‘foreseeing, attending to’ (see provident).

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   : characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as. a. : marked by wisdom or judiciousness. prudent advice. b. : shrewd in the management of practical affairs. prudent investors. c. : marked by circumspection : discreet. d. : provident, frugal. prudently adverb. Did you know? It Is Prudent to Read Up on This Word History.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRUDENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   showing good judgment in avoiding risks and uncertainties; careful: His decision was prudent and timely.

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   Describe an action as prudent if it is the wise thing to do under the existing circumstances. If you're getting in trouble, it is probably prudent to keep your mouth closed and just listen. If you show good and careful judgment when handling practical matters, you can be described as prudent.

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   Prudent definition: wise or judicious in practical affairs; discreet or circumspect; sagacious; sober. . See examples of PRUDENT used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRUDENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 meanings: 1. discreet or cautious in managing one's activities; circumspect 2. practical and careful in providing for the.... Click for more definitions.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionprudent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   prudence (somewhat formal) being sensible and careful when you make judgments and decisions; avoiding unnecessary risks: The bank conducted its business with great prudence. Prudence is used particularly in financial contexts.

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   adjective. /ˈpruːdnt/ (formal) sensible and careful when you make judgements and decisions; avoiding unnecessary risks. a prudent businessman. a prudent decision/investment. It might be more prudent to get a second opinion before going ahead. opposite imprudent. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin. Join us.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPRUDENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   prudent. adjective. formal uk / ˈpruːd ə nt / us. Add to word list. Add to word list. wise and careful: [ + to do sth ] I think it would be prudent to leave now before it starts raining.

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    Prudent definition: Careful or wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment or common sense.

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    The meaning of PRUDENCE is the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason. How to use prudence in a sentence.