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To caution is defined as to warn.
(verb)An example of caution is when you warn someone to be careful because the floor is wet.
The definition of a caution is a warning, or is the act of expressing care because of potential risk or danger.
(noun)- An example of a caution is a warning issued that a surface is very hot.
- An example of caution is when you drive slowly and carefully.
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See caution in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- a warning; admonition
- a word, sign, etc. by which warning is given
- the act or practice of being cautious; wariness
- ☆ Informal a person or thing provoking notice, comment, attention, etc.
Origin: ME caucioun < L cautio < cautus, pp. of cavere, to be on one's guard: see hear
transitive verb
to urge to be cautious; warn; admonish
See caution in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- a. Careful forethought to avoid danger or harm.b. Close attention or vigilance to minimize risk: The car proceeded over the rickety bridge with caution.
- Prudence or restraint in action or decision: advised caution in choosing a school.
- A warning or admonishment, especially to take heed: I received a caution from the doctor about fat in my diet.
- A cautious action; a precaution: The climbers took the necessary cautions in preparing for the ascent.
- Informal One that is striking or alarming.
To advise to take heed; warn or admonish.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English caucioun
Origin: , from Old French caution
Origin: , from Latin cautiō, cautiōn-
Origin: , from cautus
Origin: , past participle of cavēre, to take care
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