precaution
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precautions
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precautions
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRECAUTION
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something that is done to prevent possible harm or trouble from happening in the future
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Be sure to follow the usual safety precautions when cooking outdoors.
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When driving, she always wears her seatbelt as a precaution.
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Every home owner should take precautions against fire.
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She took the precaution of packing extra medicine for the trip.
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The beaches were closed as a precautionary measure.
