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caution

cau·tion

UK/ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ US/ˈkoːʃ(ə)n/ fairly common uk
noun (4) verb (1)

noun

1.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

  • “a man of caution”
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2.

a warning against certain acts

  • “a caveat against unfair practices”
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3.

judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

  • “he exercised caution in opening the door”
  • “he handled the vase with care”
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4.

the trait of being circumspect and prudent

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Origin

Recorded since 1297 as Middle English caucioun (“bail, guarantee, pledge”), from Old French caution (“security, surety”), itself from Latin cautiō, from cautus, past participle of caveō, cavēre (“be on one's guard”).

Phrases

  • abundance of caution
  • cast caution to the wind
  • caution fatigue
  • caution money
  • caution to snakes
  • competition caution
  • err on the side of caution
  • interview under caution

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