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   cau·tion

   /ˈkôSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. care taken to avoid danger or mistakes: "anyone receiving a suspect package should exercise extreme caution" Similar carecarefulnesswarinessawarenessheedfulnessheedattentionattentivenessalertnesswatchfulnessvigilancehypervigilancecircumspectiondiscretionprudenceguardednesscharinessforethoughtmindfulnessinformal:caginessOpposite incautionrecklessness
   • ▪ warning: "business advisers have sounded a note of caution"
   • 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 advisewarnrecommendcounselurgeadmonishexhort
   • ▪ warn or advise against (doing something): "advisers have cautioned against tax increases" Similar advisewarnrecommendcounselurgeadmonishexhort

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting bail or a guarantee; now chiefly Scots and US): from Latin cautio(n-), from cavere ‘take heed’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCAUTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CAUTION definition: 1. great care and attention: 2. a spoken warning given by a police officer or official to someone…. Learn more.

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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.

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   Caution definition: alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation; care; wariness. See examples of CAUTION used in a sentence.

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   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.

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

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   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. 2. verb. If someone cautions you, they warn you about problems or danger. Tony cautioned against misrepresenting the situation. [VERB + against]

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCAUTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CAUTION meaning: 1. great care and attention: 2. a spoken warning given by a police officer or official to someone…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncaution noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   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:

9. en.thefreedictionary.com › cautionCaution - definition of caution by The Free Dictionary

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   Define caution. caution synonyms, caution pronunciation, caution translation, English dictionary definition of caution. n. 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...

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCAUTION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge...

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    CAUTION definition: 1. great care and attention not to take risks or get into danger: 2. a warning by a police officer…. Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishcaution noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    care that you take in order to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks: He drove with caution on the icy roads. prudence somewhat formal) being sensible and careful when you make judgments and decisions; avoiding unnecessary risks: The bank conducted its business with great prudence.