caution
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1.6
- noun
- /ˈkɔːʃən/
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- The police are urging women to use caution while traveling through the North Hollywood area.
- exercise caution
- use caution
- proceed with caution
And here if I've got maybe one minute for a word of caution about these big data sets.
- And here if I've got maybe one minute for a word of caution about these big data sets.
- You know, and but a word of caution.
- So that's just my kind of word of caution.
- But the, the voices of those of us who have expressed caution, concern are being heard now more than ever.
- Every religious text out there is just filled with with caution about envy.
Examples
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Always approach supplementation with caution and get professional help.
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Before the hike, he offered a word of caution regarding the steep trails ahead.
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So it's it's a note of caution, but for me, not a note of deep concern.
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Now, a word of caution about our friends in the forest.
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But first, a word of caution.
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As such, the findings of this preliminary study need to be interpreted with caution.
Academic text (2012) -
With this awareness, teachers can approach their interactions with students with humility and caution.
Academic text (2015) -
Because of these methodological limitations, caution should be used when interpreting the results.
Academic text (2012) -
The teacher gave a clear caution about the dangers of texting while driving.
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The doctor issued a caution about the potential side effects of the medication.
Synonyms
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4.3
An official warning that tells the public about possible danger or bad weather
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7.7
A warning or condition that explains limits and possible problems
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2.8
A short helpful suggestion that warns about a possible problem
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7.4
A warning or advice to stop someone from doing something wrong
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3.4
A firm, serious statement that tells someone to stop wrong or dangerous behavior
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5.6
A sign or notice that something bad will happen
Giving a sign or message that tells people about danger
A strong warning telling someone to be careful
An advance notice that tells people about a possible danger
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Morphology
caution = caut + ion
Although formed with '-ion', the stem 'caut' is not a recognisable English base and the specific sense 'a warning' cannot be reliably predicted from the components by an average learner.
Etymology
Caution comes from Latin cavere 'to beware', and it long meant a 'warning' or advice to avoid harm. So a caution today is a piece of advice or a warning meant to help you stay safe.