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The correct spelling is cautions.
How to pronounce cautions
noun
Say it like: Cau-sho-ns
The correct spelling is cautions. Precept or warning against evil or danger of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction; prudence in regard to danger; provident care For example: "The guideline expressed caution against excessive radiographic imaging."
Usage Examples
“The guideline expressed caution against excessive radiographic imaging.”
“Oh, that boy, he's a caution! He does make me laugh.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Precept or warning against evil or danger of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction; prudence in regard to danger; provident care
- 2.A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided
- 3.Security; guaranty; bail.
- 4.One who draws attention or causes astonishment by their behaviour.
- 5.A formal warning given as an alternative to prosecution in minor cases.
verb
- 1.To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.
- 2.To give a yellow card
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