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Definition precautionary in American English

precautionary adjective

adjective
/prɪˈkɔʃ(ə)nˌeri/
1

done or used for protection against possible harm or trouble

Example

He was taken to the hospital for a precautionary examination.

Example

a precautionary step/measure

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Definition precautionary in American English