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   caution

   /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. care taken to avoid danger or mistakes: "anyone receiving a suspect package should exercise extreme caution" Similar carecarefulnesswarinessawarenessheedfulnessheedattentionattentivenessalertnesswatchfulnessvigilancehypervigilancecircumspectiondiscretionprudenceguardednesscharinessforethoughtmindfulnessinformal:caginessOpposite incautionrecklessness
   • ▪ an official or legal warning given to someone who has committed a minor offence but has not been charged, to the effect that further action will be taken if they commit another such offence: British "they let him off with a caution" Similar warningadmonitionadmonishmentinjunctionmonitionreprimandrebukereproofscoldingexhortationguidancecaveatcounselinformal:telling-offdressing-downtalking-toticking offcarpeting
   • ▪ warning: "business advisers have sounded a note of caution"
   • 2. an amusing or surprising person: informal, dated "‘You're a caution, you are,’ she said"

   verb

   • 1. say something as a warning: "the Chancellor cautioned that economic uncertainties remained" Similar advisewarnrecommendcounselurgeadmonishexhort
   • ▪ warn or advise against (doing something): "advisers have cautioned against tax increases" Similar advisewarnrecommendcounselurgeadmonishexhort
   • ▪ issue an official or legal warning to: "he was cautioned for possessing drugs" Similar warnadmonishgive an injunction toreprimandrebukereprovescoldinformal:tell offgive someone a telling-offgive someone a dressing-downgive someone a talking-togive someone a ticking-offcarpet
   • ▪ (of a police officer) advise (someone) of their legal rights when arresting them: "having cautioned her, the police were ready to take her away for questioning" Similar warnadmonishgive an injunction toreprimandrebukereprovescoldinformal:tell offgive someone a telling-offgive someone a dressing-downgive someone a talking-togive someone a ticking-offcarpet

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting bail or a guarantee; now chiefly Scots and US): from Latin cautio(n-), from cavere ‘take heed’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCAUTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CAUTION definition: 1. great care and attention: 2. a spoken warning given by a police officer or official to someone…. Learn more.

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   1. : warning, admonishment. Her comments were intended as a caution to us to protect our property. 2. : precaution. a surgeon taking the caution of sterilizing his instruments. 3. : prudent forethought to minimize risk. Use caution when operating a chain saw. 4. : one that astonishes or commands attention.

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   The noun caution can be used to describe something that calls for careful action and the need to avoid risk, such as a volatile political situation that requires extreme caution. The word also has a verb form with a similar meaning.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCAUTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a spoken warning given by a police officer or official to someone who has broken the law: As it was her first offense, she was only given a caution. [ C or U ] advice or a warning: word of caution Just a word of caution - the cheaper models probably aren't worth buying. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   Caution definition: alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation; care; wariness. See examples of CAUTION used in a sentence.

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   Caution is great care which you take in order to avoid possible danger. Extreme caution should be exercised when buying part-worn tyres. The Chancellor is a man of caution.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncaution noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   caution care that you take in order to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks: The utmost caution must be exercised when handling explosives. prudence ( rather formal ) a sensible and careful attitude when you make judgements and decisions; behaviour that avoids unnecessary risks:

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   Definition of caution verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    noun. /ˈkɔʃn/ [uncountable] care that you take in order to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks extreme/great caution Statistics should be treated with caution. Use caution (= Be careful) when you drive on icy roads. He could find himself making enemies as well as friends unless he proceeds with the utmost caution. Thesaurus.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarycaution | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    Verb. caution meaning: 1. great care and attention not to take risks or get into danger: 2. a warning by a police officer…. Learn more.