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How to pronounce caution in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms carefulness, cautiousness
Type of attentiveness


a man of caution.
Type Words
Synonyms circumspection
Type of discretion, discernment
Has types precaution, wariness, chariness
Type Words
Synonyms care, forethought, precaution
Type of judiciousness
Derivation cautious


he exercised caution in opening the door.
Type Words
Synonyms caveat
Type of warning
Derivation cautionary
Type Words
Synonyms admonish, monish
Type of warn

Examples of caution

caution
The increased caution has led to fewer deals, which translates into lower sales.
From the forbes.com
I urge caution, because this a very different dashboard than you may be used to.
From the online.wsj.com
Qualifying thus called for brio tempered by a degree of avoid-the-walls caution.
From the nzherald.co.nz
If it is an untried and untested fund promising the earth, proceed with caution.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Universal and Busch caution that their events are intended for mature audiences.
From the charlotteobserver.com
His lack of caution on the field is matched by a devil-may-care attitude off it.
From the guardian.co.uk
Your caution will help you make good progress in projects launched at this time.
From the getreading.co.uk
Not to say you couldn't get away with it but best to err on the side of caution.
From the nbr.co.nz
Anglers need to use common sense and caution on the ice as do drivers on a road.
From the freep.com
More examples
  • The trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; "a man of caution"
  • Warn strongly; put on guard
  • A warning against certain acts; "a caveat against unfair practices"
  • Judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care"
  • Circumspection: the trait of being circumspect and prudent
  • (cautionary) warding off; "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze
  • Caution is an album by the band Hot Water Music and released by Epitaph Records on October 8, 2002.
  • Misconduct in association football is any conduct by a player that is deemed by the referee to warrant a disciplinary sanction (caution or dismissal) in accordance with Law 12 of the Laws of the Game. ...
  • (Cautious) Cautiousness is a faculty from Phrenology.