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.
4
: one that astonishes or commands attention
some shoes you see … these days are a caution—
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Noun
You should use caution when operating the electric saw.
He injected a note of caution in his talk.
Her financial adviser urged caution before investing in the project.
The roads are slippery: drive with extreme caution.
Her comments were intended as a caution to us to protect our property.
A note of caution: be sure that the electricity is off before you install the ceiling fan.
She was given a caution by the magistrate.
Verb
Officials are cautioning that the war may continue for years.
“Don't decide too quickly,” she cautioned.
He was cautioned for speeding.
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Noun
Met Police are present and have closed Ponton Road out of an abundance of caution.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Heating and cooling:Check out USA TODAY Homefront for more HVAC tips for your home
Space heaters can help, but use with caution
Many homeowners may be tempted to rely on fireplaces, space heaters, electric blankets and wood-burning stoves to keep warm in the winter.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
Verb
In the report, Kostin cautioned that a significant rise in 10-year Treasury yields could constrain any sustained rally in stock prices.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
Professor Dixon, however, cautions that the weather's effect on turnout may be modest.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Caution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caution. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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caution
1 of 2 noun
cau·tion
ˈkȯ-shən 
1
2
: carefulness in regard to danger
3
: someone or something that astonishes or catches one's attention
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