caution
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noun \ˈkȯ-shən\Definition of CAUTION
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: prudent forethought to minimize risk
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: one that astonishes or commands attention <some shoes you see … these days are a caution — Esquire>
— cau·tion·ary \-shə-ˌner-ē, -ne-rē\ adjective
See Examples of CAUTION
- You should use caution when operating the electric saw.
- He injected a note of caution in his talk.
- Her financial adviser urged caution before investing in the project.
- The roads are slippery: drive with extreme caution.
- Her comments were intended as a caution to us to protect our property.
- A note of caution: be sure that the electricity is off before you install the ceiling fan.
- She was given a caution by the magistrate.
Origin of CAUTION
Latin caution-, cautio precaution, from cavēre to be on one's guard — more at hear
First Known Use: 1566
Related to CAUTION
- Synonyms
- alertness, care, carefulness, cautiousness, chariness, circumspection, gingerliness, guardedness, heedfulness, prudence, wariness
- Antonyms
- brashness, carelessness, heedlessness, incaution, incautiousness, recklessness, unwariness
2caution
transitive verbcau·tionedcau·tion·ing \ˈkȯ-sh(ə-)niŋ\
Definition of CAUTION
: to advise caution to : warn
Examples of CAUTION
- Officials are cautioning that the war may continue for years.
- “Don't decide too quickly,” she cautioned.
- He was cautioned for speeding.
First Known Use of CAUTION
1683
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