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precaution::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | care, caution, forethought |
| Type of | judiciousness |
precaution::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | circumspection, caution |
Examples of precaution
precaution
Several residents were offered hotel rooms for the night as a safety precaution.
From the thenewstribune.com
The council wants to create the countywide retiree health trust as a precaution.
From the washingtonpost.com
Nevertheless, all schools in the district remain under lockdown as a precaution.
From the time.com
The woman was taken to a local hospital as a precaution due to smoke inhalation.
From the thenewstribune.com
One person reported feeling faint and was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
From the dailyherald.com
Gustavsson made eight saves before he was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
From the post-gazette.com
Anytime you get numbness and things like that you have to take every precaution.
From the post-gazette.com
Next came an announcement that gathering places would be closed as a precaution.
From the thenewstribune.com
As a precaution, Wright appeared Wednesday from jail via closed-circuit monitor.
From the timesunion.com
- 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"
- The trait of practicing caution in advance
- Caution: judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care"
- (precautionary) taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure; "gave precautionary advice"; "I would take precautionary steps to keep him away"
- Precaution (1820) is the first novel written by American author James Fenimore Cooper. It was written in imitation of Jane Austen's work and did not meet with contemporary success. Cooper went on to have great success with works such as The Pathfinder (1841) and The Deerslayer (1840). ...
- (Precautions) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, short-term exposure to platinum salts "may cause irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat" and long-term exposure "may cause both respiratory and skin allergies." The current OSHA standard is 0. ...
- (Precautions) All advertisements must comply with the Business Advertisements (Disclosure) Order 1997 and the Trade Descriptions Act 1968.
- (Precautions) Brine baths are demanding on the circulatory system, and those with weak or poor heart circulation should consult with a doctor beforehand. If a full bath would be too strenuous, then a footbath may also be used.
- (Precautions) Non-Toxic, Non-Dermal Irritant, contains no linear alcohols. Rated Mild in Ocular Tissue Testing, External Use Only. Allergic Reactions May Occur in 1% of the U.S. Population
