Meaning of Precaution

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Precaution

1. 1
   n.

   Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent mischief or secure good; as, his life was saved by precaution.

2. 2
   n.

   A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act; as, to take precautions against accident.

3. 3
   v. t.

   To warn or caution beforehand.

4. 4
   v. t.

   To take precaution against.

5. 5
   n.

   Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent mischief or secure good; as, his life was saved by precaution.

6. 6
   n.

   A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act; as, to take precautions against accident.

7. 7
   v. t.

   To warn or caution beforehand.

8. 8
   v. t.

   To take precaution against.