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   Care·ful

   /ˈkerf(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious: "I begged him to be more careful" Similar cautiousheedfulalertawareattentivewatchfulvigilanthypervigilantwaryon guardcharycircumspectprudentmindfulguardedunhurriedmeasureddeliberateinformal:leerycageyOpposite careless
   • ▪ anxious to protect (something) from harm or loss; solicitous: "he was very careful of his reputation" Similar mindfulheedfulprotectivewatchfulOpposite careless
   • ▪ prudent in the use of something, especially money: "he had always been careful with money" Similar prudentthriftyeconomicaleconomiceconomizingsparingfrugalscrimpingabstemiouscannysensiblecautiousmiserlyniggardlypenny-pinchingparsimoniousmeaninformal:stingyOpposite extravagant
   • 2. done with or showing thought and attention: "a careful consideration of the facts" Similar attentiveconscientiouspainstakingmeticulousdiligentassiduoussedulousscrupulouspunctiliousfastidiousmethodicalorderlydeliberatejudiciousperfectionistthoroughexhaustiverigorousaccurateprecisecorrectparticularfussyfinickyinformal:pernicketypersnicketyarchaic:nicelaboriousOpposite inattentive

   Word Origin Old Englishcarful (see care, -ful).

   Derivatives

   • 1. carefulness noun

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   • Caring means that I pay attention to detail. I care about what I do and make an effort to do my best. I care about my health and see that I do things that are good for me. When you care, you put in that extra effort to make sure that something works for you or the other person you care about.

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   What is Care Evaluation?

   • Evaluation is an ongoing process that occurs whenever you have contact with a patient. Once you deliver an intervention, you gather subjective and objective data from the patient, family, and health care team members.

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   What does healthcare mean?

   • What Does Healthcare Mean? Healthcare is a term that encompasses all measures that are taken to maintain or improve the health of a person. It includes medical diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, injury, illness, and impairment, both physical and mental.

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   Definition of careful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   • Dr. Angelo made a careful examination. • She's a careful, hard-working student. • A careful inspection showed cracks in the foundation of the building. • When parents become involved in sibling arguments they have to be very careful not make the situation worse rather than better.

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   cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street. taking pains in one's work; exact; thorough: a careful typist. (of things) done or performed with accuracy or caution: careful research. solicitously mindful (usually fol. by of, about, or in): careful of the rights of others; careful about one's behavior; careful in speech ...

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › carefulCAREFUL | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   giving a lot of attention to what you are doing so that you do not have an accident, make a mistake, or damage something: careful planning / consideration. Be careful, Michael - that knife's very sharp.

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   May 18, 2024 · 1. cautious in attitude or action; prudent. 2. painstaking in one's work; thorough. he wrote very careful script. 3. (usually postpositive; foll by of, in, or about) solicitous; protective. careful of one's reputation. 4. archaic.

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   carefully. adverb. uk / ˈkeə.f ə l.i / us / ˈker.f ə l.i / Add to word list. A2. with great attention: She carefully folded the letter and put it in her pocket. Drive carefully on those icy roads. Fewer examples. Follow the instructions on the back of the packet carefully.

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   4 days ago · careful (comparative more careful or carefuller, superlative most careful or carefullest) Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious.