pre
cau
tion
Plural
precautions
1
an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening
- As a precaution against theft, he installed security cameras around his home.
- Knowing the risks of online scams, he set up two-factor authentication as a precaution.
- Before going on the hike, she took the precaution of informing her family about her whereabouts.
2
the tendency or habit of exercising caution and foresight to prevent problems
- Her precaution saved the team from potential errors.
- He approached the negotiations with great precaution.
- The engineer's precaution prevented an accident.
- Precaution is essential when handling hazardous chemicals.
- She planned her travel with careful precaution.