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precaution n. [
safeguard, guard] a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"
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precaution n. the trait of practicing caution in advance
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precaution n. [
caution, care, forethought] judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care"
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