Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Cau·tion

   /ˈkôSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. care taken to avoid danger or mistakes: "anyone receiving a suspect package should exercise extreme caution" Similar carecarefulnesswarinessawarenessheedfulnessheedattentionattentivenessalertnesswatchfulnessvigilancehypervigilancecircumspectiondiscretionprudenceguardednesscharinessforethoughtmindfulnessinformal:caginessOpposite incautionrecklessness
   • ▪ warning: "business advisers have sounded a note of caution"
   • 2. an amusing or surprising person: informal, dated "“You're a caution, you are,” she said"

   verb

   • 1. say something as a warning: "the secretary cautioned that economic uncertainties remained" Similar advisewarnrecommendcounselurgeadmonishexhort
   • ▪ warn or advise against (doing something): "advisers have cautioned against tax increases" Similar advisewarnrecommendcounselurgeadmonishexhort

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting bail or a guarantee; now chiefly Scots and US): from Latin cautio(n-), from cavere ‘take heed’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

   • C

     3

   • A

     1

   • U

     1

   • T

     1

   • I

     1

   • O

     1

   • N

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. People also ask

   What is caution?

   • Definition of caution noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary [uncountable] care that you take in order to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks extreme/great caution Statistics should be treated with caution. Use caution (= Be careful) when you drive on icy roads.

   caution noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/american_english/caution_1

   See all results for this question

   What does it mean if someone gets off with a caution?

   • [countable] (British English) a warning that is given by the police to somebody who has committed a crime that is not too serious As a first offender, she got off with a caution. They let her off with a caution. [uncountable, countable] (formal) a warning or a piece of advice about a possible danger or risk

   caution noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/caution_1

   See all results for this question

   What does utmost caution mean?

   • [uncountable] care that you take in order to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks extreme/great caution Statistics should be treated with caution. Use caution (= Be careful) when you drive on icy roads. He could find himself making enemies as well as friends unless he proceeds with the utmost caution. Thesaurus

   caution noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/american_english/caution_1

   See all results for this question

   What do police say if a person is cautioned?

   • If a police officer cautions someone, they give that person a warning that they will be punished next time. 小心, 謹慎，小心，慎重, 警告… 小心, 谨慎，小心，慎重, 警告… cautela, tarjeta amarilla, advertir… cuidado, cautela, prudência… 注意, （人）に警告する, 警戒（けいかい）… dikkat, itina, özen… prudence [feminine], circonspection [feminine], avertir… cautela, precaució, prevenir…

   caution | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/learner-english/caution

   See all results for this question

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › caution_1caution noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › caution_1

   • Cached

   caution care that you take in order to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks: The utmost caution must be exercised when handling explosives. prudence (rather formal) a sensible and careful attitude when you make judgements and decisions; behaviour that avoids unnecessary risks:

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › cautionCAUTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › caution

   • Cached

   Caution definition: alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation; care; wariness. See examples of CAUTION used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › cautionCAUTION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › caution

   • Cached

   CAUTION definition: 1. great care and attention not to take risks or get into danger: 2. a warning by a police officer…. Learn more.

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

   dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › caution

   • Cached

   caution meaning: 1. great care and attention not to take risks or get into danger: 2. a warning by a police officer…. Learn more.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › caution'sCAUTION Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › caution's

   • Cached

   Caution definition: alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation; care; wariness. See examples of CAUTION used in a sentence.

8. Videos

   • 

     vocabulary.com

     Caution - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

     May 20, 2012

   • 

     collinsdictionary.com

     CAUTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

     Dec 24, 2011

     2K Views

   • 

     1:40

     youtube.com

     Caution | Meaning of caution

     Apr 5, 2019

     6.9K Views

   View all

9. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cautionsCautions Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cautions

   • Cached

   1. : warning, admonishment. Her comments were intended as a caution to us to protect our property. 2. : precaution. a surgeon taking the caution of sterilizing his instruments. 3. : prudent forethought to minimize risk. Use caution when operating a chain saw.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › caution_1caution noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

    www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › caution_1

    • Cached

    caution care that you take in order to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks: He drove with caution on the icy roads. prudence (somewhat formal) being sensible and careful when you make judgments and decisions; avoiding unnecessary risks: The bank conducted its business with great prudence. Prudence is used particularly in financial ...