precaution
noun
pre·cau·tion
pri-ˈkȯ-shən 
1
: care taken in advance : foresight
warned of the need for precaution
2
: a measure taken beforehand to prevent harm or secure good : safeguard
take the necessary precautions
Examples of precaution in a Sentence
Be sure to follow the usual safety precautions when cooking outdoors.
When driving, she always wears her seatbelt as a precaution.
Every home owner should take precautions against fire.
She took the precaution of packing extra medicine for the trip.
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Elderly persons, children and individuals with respiratory illnesses are particularly susceptible to elevated air pollution levels and should take extra precautions to avoid exposure.
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Jason Green, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
So far, no illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported, but the company is issuing the recall as a precaution.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 10 July 2025
While no human cases have been reported, the city is fogging affected areas and urging residents to take precautions.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 July 2025
Park officials urged visitors to take precautions, such as maintaining distance from wildlife and proper cleaning techniques in rodent-prone areas.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
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Jason Green, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
So far, no illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported, but the company is issuing the recall as a precaution.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 10 July 2025
While no human cases have been reported, the city is fogging affected areas and urging residents to take precautions.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 July 2025
Park officials urged visitors to take precautions, such as maintaining distance from wildlife and proper cleaning techniques in rodent-prone areas.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for precaution
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“Precaution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precaution. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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precaution
noun
pre·cau·tion
pri-ˈkȯ-shən
1
: care taken in advance : foresight
2
: a measure taken beforehand to prevent harm or to bring about a good result
take precautions against fire
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