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   Pre·ven·tion

   /prēˈven(t)SH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of stopping something from happening or arising: "crime prevention"

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › preventionPrevention Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PREVENTION is the act of preventing or hindering. How to use prevention in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › preventionPREVENTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PREVENTION definition: 1. the act of stopping something from happening or of stopping someone from doing something: 2…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › preventionPREVENTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the act of stopping something from happening or of stopping someone from doing something: crime prevention. The organization is committed to AIDS prevention and education. Fewer examples. As far as health is concerned, it is often said that prevention is better than cure.

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   Prevention definition: the act of preventing; effectual hindrance.. See examples of PREVENTION used in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionprevention noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Prevention is better than cure, so start taking care of yourself. Definition of prevention noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › preventionPrevention Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   prevention /prɪ ˈ vɛnʃən/ noun. Britannica Dictionary definition of PREVENTION. [noncount] : the act or practice of stopping something bad from happening : the act of preventing something. Exercise and diet play a role in the prevention of heart disease.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › preventionPREVENTION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   ways of stopping something happening or stopping someone doing something: crime prevention. the prevention of diseases.