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PRECAUTIONARY

\pɹɪkˈɔːʃənəɹi], \pɹɪkˈɔːʃənəɹi], \p_ɹ_ɪ_k_ˈɔː_ʃ_ə_n_ə_ɹ_i]\

Definitions of PRECAUTIONARY

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure; "gave precautionary advice"; "I would take precautionary steps to keep him away"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure; "gave precautionary advice"; "I would take precautionary steps to keep him away"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Pertaining to, or proceeding from, care taken beforehand; intended to prevent harm or loss.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Containing or proceeding from previous caution; adapted to prevent mischief or secure good.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Proceeding from caution; adapted to prevent miscarriage or mischief.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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