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prevention::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | bar |
| Type of | hindrance, hinderance, interference |
| Has types | disqualification, forestalling, interception, non-proliferation, nonproliferation, obviation, preclusion, prophylaxis, quelling, save, stifling, averting, suppression, crushing, debarment |
| Derivation | prevent |
money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza.
Examples of prevention
prevention
They talked about fire prevention, safety with matches, and stop, drop and roll.
From the desmoinesregister.com
Of the other prevention methods available, none has a 100 per cent success rate.
From the newscientist.com
Mouthwash plays a fairly minor role in the prevention of plaque and gum disease.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Significant prevention of cancer using large doses of vitamin C appears certain.
From the theepochtimes.com
That is one way of approaching it, but of course prevention is better than cure.
From the cars.uk.msn.com
As with crisis prevention, it is an effort that doesn't allow for half measures.
From the economist.com
Their findings shed light on risk factors and prevention strategies for suicide.
From the sciencedaily.com
In response, community leaders have been looking for ways to improve prevention.
From the omaha.com
He also would increase graffiti prevention and coordination efforts by $250,000.
From the denverpost.com
- The act of preventing; "there was no bar against leaving"; "money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza"
- (preventive) remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives"
- (preventive) preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"
- (preventive) hindrance: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
- Prevention is the critically acclaimed second studio album by Scottish band De Rosa, released March 2, 2009 through Chemikal Underground and Gargleblast Records. Guitarist Chris Connick states that the album features "ten tracks of misery and place, from Lanarkshire,"http://stereokill. ...
- Emergency management (or disaster management) is the discipline of dealing with and avoiding risks. It is a discipline that involves preparing for disaster before it occurs, disaster response (e.g., emergency evacuation, quarantine, mass decontamination, etc. ...
- Prevention is an American healthy lifestyle magazine, started in 1950, and published by Rodale Press in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The range of subjects includes food, nutrition, workouts, beauty, cooking, and more. It was founded by J. I. Rodale. ...
- The act of going, or state of being, before; Anticipation; esp., anticipation of needs, wishes, hazards and risks ; hence, precaution; forethought. --Hammond. Shak; The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting. --South
- (Preventive) Procedure performed to prevent decay and gum disease. The procedures that Trojan classifies as preventive are the exam, x-rays and prophys. The exam and x-rays are also known as diagnostic procedures.
