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precautionary
[pri-kaw-shuh-ner-ee]
adjective
of, relating to, or characterized by precaution.
precautionary measures.
expressing or advising precaution.
precautionary warnings against possible tornadoes.
Word History and Origins
Origin of precautionary1
Example Sentences
Over the weekend, the UK government confirmed it was sending more RAF jets to the Middle East - a move the chancellor described as a "precautionary measure".
The zoo closed on Tuesday as a "precautionary measure", operators Belfast City Council said, while the Northern Ireland Environment Agency and the council's environmental health team carry out more sampling.
Nearby residents in the precautionary blast zone said some people were allowed to return to their homes Monday afternoon.
On a precautionary basis, M&S decided to close down many of its IT operations following the attack, effectively locking itself out its core systems as it grappled to deal with the attack.
This means it's important to minimize harm, and to take a precautionary approach, doing our best to avoid things that might cause harm even we don't have enough evidence to be sure.
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When To Use
Precautionary is used to describe actions taken in advance to prevent something negative from happening or to lessen the impact of the negative thing if it does happen.Such actions are called precautions. This sense of precautionary is most commonly seen in the phrase precautionary measures, which is essentially a synonym for precautions.Precaution can also be used as a verb meaning to warn, and precautionary can also mean expressing a warning, as in Police have posted a precautionary message advising all residents to stay indoors due to the chemical spill. Example: Officials said they have taken several precautionary measures to secure the city in advance of the storm.
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