Definitions for precaution

precaution pre·cau·tion

Spelling: [pri-kaw-shuh n]
IPA: /prɪˈkɔ ʃən/

Precaution is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 1166 anagrams from letters in precaution (aceinoprtu).

Definitions for precaution

noun

  1. a measure taken in advance to avert possible evil or to secure good results.
  2. caution employed beforehand; prudent foresight.

verb (used with object)

  1. to forewarn; put on guard.

Origin of precaution

First recorded in 1595-1605, precaution is from the Late Latin word praecautiōn- (stem of praecautiō). See pre-, caution

Examples for precaution

This was a precaution we always took, on account of the craft's being so tender.

(b) What precaution should be taken in the use of flavorings?

The jacket and gloves were a precaution in the event the eaglet panicked, but there was little fuss as he tossed the net over her.

But, the precaution falls flat on the upper floors of thin-walled barracks.

Just by way of precaution, however, I'll ask you to wait in here till I'm off.

As a precaution, they have been placed on a 21-day fever watch.

As a precaution against a possible disturbance, the ferry was escorted by a police boat, its blue lights flashing.

These are mainly a precaution against random violence, like the shootings in Washington last week.

Only she ought to have told him of the precaution she had taken.

Where the forbidden thing is, no precaution can be too great.

Word Value for precaution
Scrable

14

Words with friends

18

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